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M1.9 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ege Denizi - [09.58 km] Ayvacık (Çanakkale)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 01:26:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 01:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Ege Denizi - [09.58 km] Ayvacık (Çanakkale). With a focal depth of about 12 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 AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 01:26:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
39.46056, 25.95722
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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

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