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M1.6 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kepez, Antalya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 22:24:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kepez, Antalya (Turkey) on February 21, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 22:24:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Antalya
City
Kepez
Village
Başköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.07190, 30.64080
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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