M1.9 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ege Denizi

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:26:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Ege Denizi. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:26:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.67778, 25.92722
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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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