Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Erzincan · Kemah
Country overviewTurkey · Erzincan
M4.7 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey) on February 6, 2026 at 11:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ. Turkey: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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.
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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,276 Catalogue entries
Of 1,275 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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53
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