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1.0

Earthquake M 1.0 in the area of Merkez (Bolu), 20 October 2026, 09:08 UTC

Recorded 9 d ago. Updated 11:08.

Magnitude
ML 1.0
Time (UTC)
09:08:31
Depth
11 km
Coordinates
40.803 N 31.596 E
Source
AFAD
Last revision
11:08

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.0 was recorded at a depth of 11 km, near Merkez (Bolu), on 20/10 at 09:08 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.1). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 1.1). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 1.1). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 11 km.

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

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