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M2.0 Earthquake near Karlıova, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 18:55:07 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Karlıova, Bingöl (Turkey) on May 30, 2026 at 18:55 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

ID
6d8e89d8eca4dade33acf0123b26ec042f0c7fb7
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 18:55:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Karlıova
Village
Ilıpınar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.36200, 40.94880
Temperature
5.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 212 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 251 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 336 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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Context for this earthquake

23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 53 Catalogue entries

Of 52 other entries for this area and period, 38 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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