M1.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Maden, Elâzığ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 14:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 14:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Maden, Elâzığ (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-15 14:04:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Elâzığ

City

Maden

Village

Küçükova

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.55360, 39.51920

Temperature

8.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 387 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

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