M1.9 Depth: 13.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Palandöken, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 15:51:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Palandöken, Erzurum (Turkey) on February 17, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

13.5 km

UTC time

2026-02-17 15:51:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Erzurum

City

Palandöken

Village

Kümbet

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.81030, 41.07690

Temperature

0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.5 km

13.5 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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