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M1.8 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-19 18:00:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on March 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 18:00:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.18360, 28.26310
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 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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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 399 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 463 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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