M1.4 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Yunusemre, Manisa (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 21:44:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Yunusemre, Manisa (Turkey) on May 21, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 21:44:37 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Düzlen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.76470, 27.14110
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 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: 121 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 289 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 304 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 356 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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