M1.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 16:42:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey) on May 30, 2026 at 16:42 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-30 16:42:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Bingöl

City

Bingöl Merkez

Village

Güngören

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.07000, 40.28810

Temperature

7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

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.

Depth classes per USGS

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