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M2.9 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Milas, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 08:37:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Milas, Muğla (Turkey) on February 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 08:37:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Muğla
City
Milas
Village
Ulaş
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.21380, 27.83770
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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  • Santorini
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