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M1.8 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Çardak, Denizli (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 11:08:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 11:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Çardak, Denizli (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 16 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 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 11:08:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Denizli
City
Çardak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.78610, 29.74390
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — deeper than 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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    Distance: 403 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 415 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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