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M0.9 Depth: 5.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-06 22:37:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 22:37 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M0.9
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 22:37:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24140, 28.15500
Temperature
5.2°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
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: 382 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 398 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 457 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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