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M4.9 Depth: 4.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 11:16:13 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Kemah on Feb 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey) · 2026-02-06 11:16:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 11:16:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzincan
City
Kemah
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.70694, 38.84639
Temperature
-0.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 433 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
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