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M1.7 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-05 22:21:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY on May 5, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 22:21:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.00000, 40.70110
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 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

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 166 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 276 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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