M1.4
Depth:
13.2 km
M1.4 Earthquake near Bayramiç, Çanakkale (Turkey)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Bayramiç, Çanakkale (Turkey) on May 18, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13.2 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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Kula
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Nisyros
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Methana
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Kolumbo
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Santorini
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Milos
Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS
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