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M1.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-17 10:13:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 10:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 10:13:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.03340, 29.06130
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 287 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 325 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 331 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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