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M1.6 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-12 02:00:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on March 12, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 02:00:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24610, 28.03500
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 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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    Distance: 376 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 392 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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  • Methana
    Distance: 448 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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