M1.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Aladağ (Adana)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 08:28:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Aladağ (Adana). 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 data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 08:28:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
afad
Coordinates
37.65472, 35.47361
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
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

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  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 383 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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