M2.1 Depth: 14.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Marmaris, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 06:38:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Marmaris, Muğla (Turkey) on February 4, 2026 at 06:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 06:38:53 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.84330, 28.08220
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — deeper than 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

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 245 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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