Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 4.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Adıyaman · Sincik
Country overviewTurkey · Adıyaman
M2.0 Earthquake near Sincik, Adıyaman (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On August 9, 2026 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Sincik, Adıyaman (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Adıyaman Airport43.0 kmStraight-line distance
Turkey · ADF · LTCP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-02
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Sincik
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
Of 47 other entries for this area and period, 37 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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525
Country (24h)
Turkey
65
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