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M1.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Biga, Çanakkale (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 20:32:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Biga, Çanakkale (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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. Turkey: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:32:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Çanakkale
City
Biga
Village
Sarnıçköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.11000, 27.32810
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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: 199 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 443 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 445 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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