M2.8 Depth: 1.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Dicle, Diyarbakır (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 14:09:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 14:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Dicle, Diyarbakır (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 114 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

1.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 14:09:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Diyarbakır

City

Dicle

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.34630, 40.26950

Temperature

32.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.5 km

1.5 km — shallower than 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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