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M2.0 Depth: 18.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Turkey

UTC time: 2026-05-07 21:42:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Turkey on May 7, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 21:42:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.49860, 26.09161
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 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: 233 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 335 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 349 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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