Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 7.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bilecik · Bozüyük
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M2.9 Earthquake near Bozüyük, Bilecik (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 13:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Bozüyük, Bilecik (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,804 Catalogue entries
Of 6,803 other entries for this area and period, 1,145 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
455
Country (24h)
Turkey
48
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