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M1.1 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-09 01:44:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 01:44:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.70690, 27.98920
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 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: 48 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 328 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 343 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 425 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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