EMB ERJ 170/175 ER/LR
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Deviation - Altitude Crossing Restriction Not Met; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter CFTT / CFIT
Air Traffic Control Issued Advisory / Alert
Human Factors
Turned in closer to final than anticipated after receiving vectors to final.  Cleared for the approach and wasn't quite to ZZZZZ [Intersection] before descending to the final altitude.  Received a low altitude alert from ATC.  Called up ATC and discussed the situation; didn't lose any separation or any other problems.Turned in closer to final than anticipated.  Cleared for the approach and wasn't quite to ZZZZZ [Intersection] before descending to the final altitude. Create a clear path for the descent and verify the DME.
Air carrier First Officer reported descending too soon while on approach and receiving a low altitude alert from ATC.