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M2.4 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Trabzon (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 19:06:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Trabzon (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 19:06:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Trabzon
City
Trabzon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.15980, 39.79220
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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

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