M2.0 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Karlıova, Bingöl (Turkey)

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

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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

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

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