M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Bereket etraby, Balkan welaýaty (Turkmenistan)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 08:02:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 08:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Bereket etraby, Balkan welaýaty (Turkmenistan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

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10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (10 km)
Regional average: 10 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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