M1.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Seydikemer, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 18:56:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Seydikemer, Muğla (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-13 18:56:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Muğla

City

Seydikemer

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.33860, 29.20180

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — deeper 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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