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M0.9 Depth: 4.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-06 02:39:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on April 6, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 02:39:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.26250, 28.09110
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 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

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    Distance: 381 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 396 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 453 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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