M1.0 Depth: 15.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-04 21:19:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 21:19:03 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.13120, 27.96250
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 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: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 242 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 413 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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