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M2.0 Depth: 5.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:44:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 17:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M2.0
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:44:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.79800, 28.80430
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 90 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 327 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 340 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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