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M1.5 Depth: 28.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Yedisu, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 20:14:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Yedisu, Bingöl (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
28.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 20:14:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Yedisu
Village
Güzgülü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.40560, 40.46220
Temperature
-5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.3 km
Shallow
28.3 km
28.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Ararat
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