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M4.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Vezirköprü, Samsun (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 21:20:47 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Vezirköprü on Feb 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Vezirköprü, Samsun (Turkey) · 2026-02-14 21:20:47 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Vezirköprü, Samsun (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 21:20:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Samsun
City
Vezirköprü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.11330, 34.96080
Temperature
6.6°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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