M1.2 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-03 04:28:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on April 3, 2026 at 04:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 04:28:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.08720, 28.97390
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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: 68 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 368 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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