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M1.6 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 03:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 03:39:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Beypazarı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.21920, 31.75440
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 332 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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