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M1.2 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kalecik, Ankara (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 17:32:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Kalecik, Ankara (Turkey) on May 15, 2026 at 17:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 17:32:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Ankara
City
Kalecik
Village
Çandır Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.27000, 33.45420
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 464 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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