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M1.4 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Bolu Merkez, Bolu (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 08:13:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Bolu Merkez, Bolu (Turkey) on March 2, 2026 at 08:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 08:13:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bolu
City
Bolu Merkez
Village
Küplüce
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.83060, 31.86670
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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