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M1.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Tekman, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 18:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Tekman, Erzurum (Turkey) on June 28, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 18:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzurum
City
Tekman
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.76250, 41.30390
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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