Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 12.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bolu · Bolu
Country overviewTurkey · Bolu
M1.3 Earthquake near Bolu (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On August 16, 2026 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Bolu (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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
12.6 km
12.6 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.
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Stats (last 24h)
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498
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75
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