M2.8 Depth: 15.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 15:11:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey) on April 11, 2026 at 15:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

15.2 km

UTC time

2026-04-11 15:11:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Bingöl

City

Bingöl Merkez

Village

Sancak

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.13330, 40.38690

Temperature

-1.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.2 km

15.2 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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