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0.9

Earthquake M 0.9 in the area of Merkez (Bolu), 19 October 2026, 09:15 UTC

Recorded 10 d ago. Updated 11:14.

Magnitude
ML 0.9
Time (UTC)
09:15:14
Depth
9 km
Coordinates
40.703 N 31.692 E
Source
AFAD
Last revision
11:14

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 9 km, near Merkez (Bolu), on 19/10 at 09:15 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 1.0). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 1.0). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 1.0). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 9 km.

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

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