M1.8 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-19 22:12:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on March 19, 2026 at 22:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 22:12:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.17470, 27.38190
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 249 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 264 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 361 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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