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M1.8 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Gemlik, Bursa (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 06:16:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Gemlik, Bursa (Turkey) on July 17, 2026 at 06:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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. Turkey: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 06:16:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Bursa
City
Gemlik
Village
Cihatlı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.44390, 29.19300
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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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