M0.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 16:28:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey) on July 20, 2026 at 16:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 16:28:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Muğla

City

Menteşe

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.19170, 28.37280

Temperature

32.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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