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M4.0 Depth: 7.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 16:15:56 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Kemah on Apr 13, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey) · 2026-04-13 16:15:56 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 16:15:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzincan
City
Kemah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.50280, 39.24080
Temperature
-6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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  • Ararat
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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