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M1.5 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Palandöken, Erzurum (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 20:57:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Palandöken, Erzurum (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 20:57:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzurum
City
Palandöken
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.78450, 41.27260
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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

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