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M2.0 Depth: 9.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Aydın (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 16:44:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Aydın (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 16:44:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Aydın
City
Aydın
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.82230, 27.17880
Temperature
31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 223 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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