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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 09:51:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Kemah, Erzincan (Turkey) on May 12, 2026 at 09:51 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 09:51:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzincan
City
Kemah
Village
Karacaköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.67310, 38.73810
Temperature
22.5°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
7 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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  • Karaca Dag
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  • Nemrut Dagi
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  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 442 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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