M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near İliç, Erzincan (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 23:50:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near İliç, Erzincan (Turkey) on July 3, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-03 23:50:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Erzincan

City

İliç

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.39180, 38.48380

Temperature

19.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than 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

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Distance: 224 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
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Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 463 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

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