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M4.1 Depth: 15.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 16:48:23 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Bulanık on Apr 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2026-04-26 16:48:23 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 16:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 16:48:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Bulanık
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.30780, 42.22610
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 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

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 142 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 261 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 277 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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