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M1.1 Depth: 17.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG

UTC time: 2026-05-16 02:40:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG on May 16, 2026 at 02:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
17.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 02:40:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.63360, 28.39420
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 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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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 260 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 269 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 353 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 462 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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