M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Yazıhan, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 23:58:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Yazıhan, Malatya (Turkey) on July 9, 2026 at 23:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 23:58:39 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Mısırdere Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.53780, 38.09680
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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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  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye

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