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M1.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Merkez (Isparta)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 05:49:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 05:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Merkez (Isparta). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 05:49:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
afad
Coordinates
37.67444, 30.78556
Temperature
15.3°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

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