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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Gönen (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 20:28:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Gönen (Turkey) on February 19, 2026 at 20:28 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 20:28:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Gönen
Village
Tahtalı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.17280, 27.42170
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 440 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 454 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 455 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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