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M1.0 Earthquake near Menderes, Izmir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 07:37:29 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Menderes, Izmir (Turkey) on August 19, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

ID
d68e4bf73afa080367337330af0e8a590bfcadc4
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 07:37:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Izmir
City
Menderes
Village
Keler Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.11780, 27.05080
Temperature
29.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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  • Santorini
    Distance: 240 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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  • Methana
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