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M1.1 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Istanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 19:43:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Istanbul (Turkey) on July 2, 2026 at 19:43 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 19:43:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Istanbul
City
Istanbul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.90140, 28.70310
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 259 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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