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M1.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ayvacık, Canakkale (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 16:19:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Ayvacık, Canakkale (Turkey) on July 10, 2026 at 16:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by NOA. Turkey: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 16:19:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Canakkale
City
Ayvacık
Village
Tuzla
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.56825, 26.15085
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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

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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
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  • Santorini
    Distance: 358 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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