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M2.1 Depth: 17.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-05 22:44:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on April 5, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 22:44:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.78450, 29.09380
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 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: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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