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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG

UTC time: 2026-08-11 21:20:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 21:20:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.49840, 28.52600
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 231 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 272 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 280 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 477 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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