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M1.7 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Adaklı, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 08:23:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Adaklı, Bingöl (Turkey) on March 15, 2026 at 08:23 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 08:23:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Adaklı
Village
Hasbağlar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.17610, 40.39280
Temperature
0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Ararat
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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