M1.8 Depth: 14.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Pülümür, Tunceli (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 08:00:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Pülümür, Tunceli (Turkey) on June 14, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

14.4 km

UTC time

2026-06-14 08:00:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Tunceli

City

Pülümür

Village

Salkımözü

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.60650, 39.81580

Temperature

11.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.4 km

14.4 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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