M1.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-20 14:05:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY on May 20, 2026 at 14:05 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 14:05:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.57250, 26.18470
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 344 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 359 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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