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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-09 05:57:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 9, 2026 at 05:57 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 05:57:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.92670, 29.13250
Temperature
20.3°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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 192 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 328 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 338 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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