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M2.2 Depth: 12.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Çat, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 15:46:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Çat, Erzurum (Turkey) on June 21, 2026 at 15:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 15:46:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzurum
City
Çat
Village
Taşağıl
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.75030, 41.10970
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — deeper 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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