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M2.7 Depth: 13.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Saimbeyli, Adana (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 19:46:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Saimbeyli, Adana (Turkey) on June 18, 2026 at 19:46 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. Turkey: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 19:46:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Adana
City
Saimbeyli
Village
Değirmenciuşağı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.83560, 36.12720
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 326 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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