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M0.9 Depth: 5.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Kırklareli Merkez, Kırklareli (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 06:52:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Kırklareli Merkez, Kırklareli (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 06:52:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kırklareli
City
Kırklareli Merkez
Village
Kapaklı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.89360, 27.32720
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — close to 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

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