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M1.4 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-22 01:35:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on March 22, 2026 at 01:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 01:35:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.11890, 28.37280
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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: 61 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 399 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 470 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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