M1.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Altıntaş, Kütahya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 01:24:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 01:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Altıntaş, Kütahya (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 01:24:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Kütahya

City

Altıntaş

Village

Oysu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.96470, 29.89100

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — close to 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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