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M2.3 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Akdeniz - [196.52 km] Kaş (Antalya)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 04:23:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 04:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Akdeniz - [196.52 km] Kaş (Antalya). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 04:23:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
34.75278, 28.21306
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 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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