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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:29:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:29:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.32360, 40.20030
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 316 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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