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M0.9 Depth: 13.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-02 21:15:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 2, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 21:15:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.07600, 28.34490
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 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: 57 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 394 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 466 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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