Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 6.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayseri · Sarız
Country overviewTurkey · Kayseri
M1.5 Earthquake near Sarız, Kayseri (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Sarız, Kayseri (Turkey) on September 6, 2026 at 04:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Stats (last 24h)
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