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M1.5 Depth: 16.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-15 11:05:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 11:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 11:05:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.72260, 27.50350
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 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: 254 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 498 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 499 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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