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M1.3 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Derepazarı, Rize (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 05:01:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Derepazarı, Rize (Turkey) on February 8, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 05:01:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Rize
City
Derepazarı
Village
Esentepe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.98500, 40.41780
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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

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