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M0.9 Depth: 36.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Fethiye, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 02:05:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 02:05 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Fethiye, Muğla (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 02:05:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Muğla
City
Fethiye
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.63440, 29.08720
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 222 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 322 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 331 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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