M1.3 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Çal, Denizli (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 08:04:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 08:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Çal, Denizli (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. Turkey: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 08:04:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Denizli

City

Çal

Village

Belevi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.89220, 29.41920

Temperature

1.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 km — shallower 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

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