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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Aziziye, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 01:16:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Aziziye, Erzurum (Turkey) on February 15, 2026 at 01:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 01:16:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzurum
City
Aziziye
Village
Çavuşoğlu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.19750, 40.78170
Temperature
-2.9°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

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    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 280 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 293 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
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