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1.4

Earthquake M 1.4 in the area of Palu (Elazığ), 21 October 2026, 00:45 UTC

Recorded 6 d ago. Updated 02:45.

Magnitude
ML 1.4
Time (UTC)
00:45:29
Depth
18 km
Coordinates
38.675 N 39.891 E
Source
AFAD
Last revision
02:45

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.4 was recorded at a depth of 18 km, near Palu (Elazığ), on 21/10 at 00:45 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.4). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 1.4). It is the strongest quake in the area in the last 30 days. The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 18 km.

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

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