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M1.6 Earthquake near Genç, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 22:06:41 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Genç, Bingöl (Turkey). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

ID
b821b1b947107eeafe0bc37763351bf64c0900b9
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 22:06:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Genç
Village
Dikpınar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.68320, 40.27880
Temperature
21.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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