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M2.1 Depth: 9.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Yolkonak, Tunceli (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 17:14:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Yolkonak, Tunceli (Turkey) on February 22, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 17:14:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Tunceli
City
Yolkonak
County
Tunceli Merkez
Village
Yolkonak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.99360, 39.47390
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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  • Ararat
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