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M1.6 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mersin (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 02:42:41 UTC Local time: —

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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 02:42:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Mersin
City
Mersin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.27780, 34.12870
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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