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M2.1 Depth: 4.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Yedisu, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 01:26:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Yedisu, Bingöl (Turkey) on January 9, 2026 at 01:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 01:26:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Yedisu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.34780, 40.61020
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower 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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