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M2.7 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Lice, Diyarbakır (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 13:50:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 13:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Lice, Diyarbakır (Turkey). 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 AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-05 13:50:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Diyarbakır
City
Lice
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.52750, 40.71250
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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