M1.9 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Doğubayazıt, Ağrı (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 21:48:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Doğubayazıt, Ağrı (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 21:48:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Ağrı

City

Doğubayazıt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.49360, 44.37310

Temperature

15.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.2 km

16.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ararat

Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 46 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 102 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 103 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
Aragats

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Porak

Distance: 131 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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