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M1.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 00:50:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 00:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Muğla (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 00:50:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Muğla
City
Muğla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.85260, 27.56500
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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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  • Santorini
    Distance: 200 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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  • Milos
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  • Methana
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