Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bolu · Bolu
Country overviewTurkey · Bolu
M1.5 Earthquake near Bolu (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 11, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Bolu (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 96 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 7,458 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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744
Country (24h)
Turkey
96
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