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M1.7 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Gemlik, Bursa (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 15:17:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Gemlik, Bursa (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 15:17:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bursa
City
Gemlik
Village
Şahinyurdu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.49250, 29.21500
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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