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M2.2 Depth: 18.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Bingöl Merkez (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 22:09:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Bingöl Merkez (Turkey) on November 22, 2025 at 22:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 AFAD. Turkey: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 22:09:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Bingöl Merkez
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.03583, 40.45139
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 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

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    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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  • Ararat
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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