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0.9

Earthquake M 0.9 in the area of Merkez (Bitlis), 25 October 2026, 17:30 UTC

Recorded 2 d ago. Updated 18:29.

Magnitude
ML 0.9
Time (UTC)
17:30:08
Depth
4 km
Coordinates
38.484 N 42.183 E
Source
AFAD
Last revision
18:29

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 0.9 was recorded at a depth of 4 km, near Merkez (Bitlis), on 25/10 at 17:30 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.9). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 1.9). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 1.9). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 4 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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