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M2.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-05 08:48:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on April 5, 2026 at 08:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 08:48:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.15280, 28.15890
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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: 71 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 375 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 390 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 454 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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