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M1.7 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-15 20:04:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 15, 2026 at 20:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 20:04:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.64640, 27.57280
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 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: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 493 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 497 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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