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M2.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Tuşba, Van (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 12:52:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Tuşba, Van (Turkey) on June 28, 2026 at 12:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 12:52:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Van
City
Tuşba
Village
Mollakasım
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.67110, 43.19920
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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