Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ankara · Beypazarı
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M2.5 Earthquake near Beypazarı, Ankara (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 05:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Beypazarı, Ankara (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Beypazarı
Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 93 Catalogue entries
Of 92 other entries for this area and period, 4 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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543
Country (24h)
Turkey
55
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