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M1.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Buca, Izmir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 08:21:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Buca, Izmir (Turkey). 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. Turkey: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 08:21:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Izmir
City
Buca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.38250, 27.31360
Temperature
30.4°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
7 km — close to 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 107 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 262 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 278 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 359 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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