Back to map
M0.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-06 09:34:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 09:34 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 09:34:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.30690, 41.30440
Temperature
13.4°C

Map

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

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 307 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
521
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share