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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 01:01:48 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Bingöl Merkez on Jan 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey) · 2026-01-21 01:01:48 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 01:01:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Bingöl Merkez
Village
Çukurca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.97530, 40.49370
Temperature
-10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 156 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 294 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 394 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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