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M1.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ulus, Bartın (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 03:13:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 03:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ulus, Bartın (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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 03:13:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bartın
City
Ulus
Village
Yılanlar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.45970, 32.47750
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 465 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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