February 6, 2023, Turkey earthquake. On February 6, 2023, Beijing time, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 occurred in Turkey, with a focal depth of 20 kilometers and 33 large and medium-sized cities within 300 kilometers of the epicenter. 12 hours later, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 occurred again in Turkey at 38: 00 north latitude and 37: 15 east longitude with a focal depth of 20 kilometers.