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M4.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Akdeniz

UTC time: 2026-05-05 07:21:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Akdeniz on May 5, 2026 at 07:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 07:21:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
34.86028, 26.25389
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 188 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 198 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 403 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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