M1.9 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Hani, Diyarbakır (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 08:40:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Hani, Diyarbakır (Turkey) on August 30, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.9 km

UTC time

2026-08-30 08:40:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Diyarbakır

City

Hani

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.51850, 40.37950

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.9 km

10.9 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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