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M1.1 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-05 22:59:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 5, 2026 at 22:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M1.1
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 22:59:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.18810, 28.25000
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 72 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 398 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 463 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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