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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Karlıova, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 00:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Karlıova, Bingöl (Turkey) on May 31, 2026 at 00:59 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 00:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Karlıova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.12560, 41.01330
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 248 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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