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M1.2 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-16 16:35:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 16:35:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.81830, 31.70140
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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