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M0.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Bayındır (İzmir)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 22:18:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Bayındır (İzmir) on May 19, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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
M0.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 22:18:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
38.29278, 27.71833
Temperature
13.4°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

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