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M1.1 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Bayındır (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 01:37:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Bayındır (Turkey) on April 15, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 01:37:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Bayındır
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.20670, 27.65140
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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: 86 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 268 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 283 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 384 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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