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M1.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Akdeniz - [66.20 km] Kaş (Antalya)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 00:55:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 00:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Akdeniz - [66.20 km] Kaş (Antalya). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 00:55:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
35.58861, 29.67444
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 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

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  • Santorini
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