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M2.6 Depth: 16.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Istanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 11:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Istanbul (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 11:53:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Istanbul
City
Istanbul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.86170, 28.82350
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — deeper than 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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