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M2.2 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-30 00:01:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY on April 30, 2026 at 00:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 00:01:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.36220, 43.29500
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 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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    Distance: 145 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
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    Distance: 198 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia

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