M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG

UTC time: 2026-05-06 06:34:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 06:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 06:34:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.94390, 28.03970
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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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