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M1.1 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:15:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 5 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
M1.1
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:15:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.25030, 28.12170
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 82 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 381 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 397 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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