M0.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Şenkaya, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 21:02:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Şenkaya, Erzurum (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 21:02:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Erzurum

City

Şenkaya

Village

Atyolu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.75120, 42.38920

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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