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M4.1 Depth: 165.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yüksekova, Hakkâri (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 20:28:09 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Yüksekova on Aug 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near Yüksekova, Hakkâri (Turkey) · 2026-08-01 20:28:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 20:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Yüksekova, Hakkâri (Turkey). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 165 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 86 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
165.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 20:28:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Hakkâri
City
Yüksekova
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.42000, 44.01000
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165 km
Intermediate
165 km
165 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 216 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 294 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
  • Tskhouk-Karckar
    Distance: 310 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'139 m ·Last eruption: -3000 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
  • Porak
    Distance: 327 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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