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M1.4 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 15:37:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 15:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 6 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 15:37:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Istanbul
City
Arnavutköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.20810, 28.73580
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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