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M1.3 Depth: 12.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Palu, Elâzığ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 06:06:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 06:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Palu, Elâzığ (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 06:06:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Elâzığ
City
Palu
Village
Gökdere
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.76670, 40.22080
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 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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