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M0.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-04 21:25:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 21:25:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.22060, 28.63140
Temperature
10.1°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 151 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 291 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 302 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 470 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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