M2.4 Depth: 5.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Köprüköy, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 01:18:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Köprüköy, Erzurum (Turkey) on January 28, 2026 at 01:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

5.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 01:18:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Erzurum

City

Köprüköy

Village

Kayabaşı

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.84060, 41.85080

Temperature

-10.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.4 km

5.4 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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Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

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