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M2.0 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Çayeli, Rize (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 22:31:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Çayeli, Rize (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 22:31:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Rize
City
Çayeli
Village
Uzundere
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.90100, 40.86950
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 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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