M1.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yalova (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 21:02:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Yalova (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 21:02:19 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.45640, 28.95470
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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: 212 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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