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M2.0 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Edremit, Van (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 12:11:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Edremit, Van (Turkey) on May 11, 2026 at 12:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 12:11:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Van
City
Edremit
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.45970, 43.07540
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 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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