M1.7 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-30 07:34:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on April 30, 2026 at 07:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 07:34:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.15080, 31.83670
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 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: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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