M1.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ağrı Merkez, Ağrı (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 09:07:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Ağrı Merkez, Ağrı (Turkey) on July 21, 2026 at 09:07 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-21 09:07:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Ağrı

City

Ağrı Merkez

Village

Özveren

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.91620, 43.17630

Temperature

20.8°C

Map

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

Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 86 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 160 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Samsari Volcanic Center

Distance: 186 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

Historic earthquake map · Turkey

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Turkey

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

626

Country (24h)