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M1.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-29 22:06:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY on April 29, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 22:06:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.86080, 26.66940
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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

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    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 295 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 322 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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