M1.3 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:35:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on April 4, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:35:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.08220, 28.03750
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 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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    Distance: 247 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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