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M1.1 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near İzmir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 18:43:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 18:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near İzmir (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 126 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 18:43:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
İzmir
City
İzmir
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.97530, 27.15640
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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: 137 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 219 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 234 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 338 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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