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M2.0 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Baykan, Siirt (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 06:19:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Baykan, Siirt (Turkey) on June 22, 2026 at 06:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 06:19:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Siirt
City
Baykan
Village
Ormanpınar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.18890, 41.75190
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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  • Tenduruk Dagi
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  • Ararat
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
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    Distance: 364 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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