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M1.5 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kuşadası, Aydın (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 23:04:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kuşadası, Aydın (Turkey) on May 1, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 23:04:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Aydın
City
Kuşadası
Village
Güzelçamlı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.72700, 27.19590
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 202 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 217 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 340 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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