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M2.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Elâzığ, Elazığ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 12:12:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Elâzığ, Elazığ (Turkey) on September 1, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 12:12:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Elazığ
City
Elâzığ
Village
Yolüstü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.66230, 39.69730
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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