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M2.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Istanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 11:53:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Istanbul (Turkey) on June 20, 2026 at 11:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 11:53:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Istanbul
City
Istanbul
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.86222, 28.81056
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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