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M1.1 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Ortaköy, Aksaray (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 14:30:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Ortaköy, Aksaray (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 14:30:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Aksaray
City
Ortaköy
Village
Gökler
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.77440, 34.03330
Temperature
3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 479 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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