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M1.5 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 13:16:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey) on January 21, 2026 at 13:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 13:16:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Mersin
City
Erdemli
Village
Küstülü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.69390, 34.10190
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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