M2.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Gediz, Kütahya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 01:51:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 01:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Gediz, Kütahya (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 01:51:04 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Çukurören Köyü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.01820, 29.71200
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower 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
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    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 464 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 478 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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