M2.2 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-19 23:33:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 19, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 23:33:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.16110, 31.82420
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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