M1.4 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 03:05:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 26, 2025 at 03:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Turkey: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

7.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-26 03:05:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Kepez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.06190, 30.65060

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.6 km

7.6 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

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Erciyes Volcanic Complex

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Kolumbo

Distance: 464 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 474 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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