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M3.6 Depth: 28.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-09 09:59:29 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY on May 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY · 2026-05-09 09:59:29 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 09:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
28.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 09:59:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.92610, 30.25000
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.4 km
Shallow
28.4 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 332 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 433 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 439 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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