Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 13.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mersin · Mersin
Country overviewTurkey · Mersin
M1.6 Earthquake near Mersin (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Mersin (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — deeper than the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
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Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 7,047 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
442
Country (24h)
Turkey
58
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