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M2.2 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-01 10:46:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 1, 2026 at 10:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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
M2.2
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 10:46:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.00140, 27.12250
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 219 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 234 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 336 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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