M1.3 Depth: 17.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Kovancılar, Elazığ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 21:25:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Kovancılar, Elazığ (Turkey) on July 31, 2026 at 21:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

17.7 km

UTC time

2026-07-31 21:25:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Elazığ

City

Kovancılar

Village

Beşpınar

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.69320, 39.84400

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.7 km

17.7 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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