Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ankara · Haymana
Country overviewTurkey · Ankara
M2.3 Earthquake near Haymana, Ankara (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Haymana, Ankara (Turkey) on April 21, 2026 at 15:49 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Ankara
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 123 Catalogue entries
Of 122 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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525
Country (24h)
Turkey
65
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