4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Erzincan

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kemah district of Erzincan at 14:16, felt at a depth of 4.52 kilometers. The Kandilli Observatory announced the magnitude as 5.0.

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4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Erzincan

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that a 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kemah district of Erzincan on February 6, 2026, at 14:16. While the epicenter of the tremor was stated as Kemah, the depth of the earthquake was recorded as 4.52 kilometers.

A DIFFERENT ASSESSMENT FROM THE KANDİLLİ OBSERVATORY

The Kandilli Observatory announced a different magnitude value regarding the earthquake. According to Kandilli, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.0 and its depth was recorded as 3.7 kilometers.

#EARTHQUAKE
HAKBILIR-KEMAH (ERZINCAN) https://t.co/YDwrv5rugh
06.02.2026, 14:16:13 TSI
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 3.1 km#Kandilli
— Kandilli Observatory (@Kandilli_info) February 6, 2026