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M1.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Tekirdağ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 19:22:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Tekirdağ (Turkey) on May 18, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 139 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 19:22:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Tekirdağ
City
Tekirdağ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.84000, 28.15000
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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