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M1.7 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ege Denizi - [48.68 km] Datça (Muğla)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:40:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ege Denizi - [48.68 km] Datça (Muğla) on March 20, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:40:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
36.28500, 27.25194
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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