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M2.1 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-03 03:50:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 03:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 11 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
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 03:50:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.25750, 28.17610
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 150 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 253 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 265 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 429 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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