M1.8 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-03 15:03:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 15:03:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.32720, 31.46920
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 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

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    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 361 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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