Update: Earthquake shakes region close to Hilvan, Turkey on Sept. 24 – 5.1 magnitude reported

Published Oct 7, 2026

HILVAN, Şanlıurfa — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Hilvan on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 07:40 UTC (10:40 local time). The epicenter was about 20 km southwest of Hilvan, at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. 10 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they felt moderate shaking. Residents reported experiencing the quake in a couple of cities, including Gaziantep and Urfa, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey