Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 4.5 km
- Source
- AFAD
Erzincan · Kemah
Country overviewTurkey · Erzincan
M4.9 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey)
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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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
Depth profile
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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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,266 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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664
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85
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