M1.9 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Karayazı, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 11:40:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Karayazı, Erzurum (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 11:40:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Erzurum

City

Karayazı

Village

Yeniköy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.74850, 41.99100

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 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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