Earthquakes in Turkey — February 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Refahiye, Turkey on 06 February 2026 at 11:16 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Turkey monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 6 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Refahiye, Turkey on 06 February at 10 km; M4.6 near Nurhak, Turkey on 26 February at 10 km; M4.3 near Doğanyol, Turkey on 21 February at 10 km.
That is 35% below the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, February 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Refahiye, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Nurhak, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Doğanyol, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 3.9 | Osmancık, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in February 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during February 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in February 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Refahiye, Turkey on 06 February 2026.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for February 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.