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M1.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Patnos, Ağrı (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 23:28:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Patnos, Ağrı (Turkey) on April 28, 2026 at 23:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 23:28:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Ağrı
City
Patnos
Village
Kucak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.00110, 42.82330
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
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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  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 99 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 235 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 246 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia

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