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M1.6 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 11:39:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey) on January 14, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 11:39:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Muğla
City
Menteşe
Village
Yaraş
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.16670, 28.45260
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 274 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 285 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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