M1.7 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-06 16:15:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY on May 6, 2026 at 16:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 16:15:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.93940, 41.07360
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 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

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  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 178 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
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  • Ararat
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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