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M1.5 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-04 00:02:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 00:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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
M1.5
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 00:02:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.61440, 27.10110
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 203 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 332 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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