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M4.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Bayat, Çorum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 07:20:13 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Bayat on Apr 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near Bayat, Çorum (Turkey) · 2026-04-08 07:20:13 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Bayat, Çorum (Turkey) on April 8, 2026 at 07:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 07:20:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Çorum
City
Bayat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.83640, 34.16470
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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