M1.0 Depth: 24.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Simav, Kütahya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 18:27:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Simav, Kütahya (Turkey) on May 16, 2026 at 18:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

24.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-16 18:27:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Kütahya

City

Simav

Village

Eğirler

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.21240, 28.99180

Temperature

11.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.5 km

24.5 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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