M2.0 Depth: 17.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Söke, Aydın (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 09:02:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 09:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Söke, Aydın (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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 09:02:23 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Karaatlı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.76670, 27.50530
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 127 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 226 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 241 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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