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M3.0 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Mengen, Bolu (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 05:02:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Mengen, Bolu (Turkey) on June 17, 2026 at 05:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 89 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 05:02:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bolu
City
Mengen
Village
Akören
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.99060, 32.04170
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 403 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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