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M1.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-03 03:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 3, 2026 at 03:16 UTC. 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
M1.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 03:16:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.15940, 28.89890
Temperature
8.4°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

  • Kula
    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 312 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 323 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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