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M1.5 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Keles, Bursa (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 03:36:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Keles, Bursa (Turkey). 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 EMSC. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 03:36:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bursa
City
Keles
Village
Yazıbaşı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.79720, 29.18780
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to 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

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 487 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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