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M1.9 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Beypazarı, Ankara (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 19:46:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Beypazarı, Ankara (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 19:46:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Ankara
City
Beypazarı
Village
Yukarıulucak Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.11030, 31.95190

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 341 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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