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M2.1 Depth: 17.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Doğanşehir, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 08:00:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Doğanşehir, Malatya (Turkey) on February 14, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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. Turkey: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 08:00:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Malatya
City
Doğanşehir
Village
Yolkoru Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.13470, 37.87470
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 km
17.1 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

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    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye

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