M1.3 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 03:00:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Bingöl Merkez, Bingöl (Turkey) on February 23, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

4.9 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 03:00:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Bingöl

City

Bingöl Merkez

Village

Güngören

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.08860, 40.29750

Temperature

-1.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.9 km

4.9 km — shallower 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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