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M1.1 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-06 07:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 6, 2026 at 07:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
M1.1
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:03:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.87440, 30.35440
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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: 299 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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