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M2.1 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Yedisu, Bingöl (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 17:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Yedisu, Bingöl (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 17:21:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bingöl
City
Yedisu
Village
Elmalı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.40150, 40.63430

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower 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: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 278 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 352 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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