M 7.5 - Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence
February 6, 2023 at 10:24:48 UTC
Depth: 7.43 km (Shallow)
Major
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 7.5 mww |
| Depth | 7.43 km (Shallow) |
| Location | 38.0106N, 37.1962E |
| Community Intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Mercalli Intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Felt Reports (DYFI) | 675 people |
| Alert Level (PAGER) | Red — Extensive damage and casualties expected |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 2614 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does magnitude 7.5 mean?
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake is classified as "Major". Major earthquakes can cause serious damage over large areas.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.43 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.
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