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M1.4 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Genç, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 04:46:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Genç, Bingöl (Turkey) on February 24, 2026 at 04:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 04:46:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Genç
Village
Aktoprak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.55470, 40.36890
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper 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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