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M1.6 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-15 02:05:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on March 15, 2026 at 02:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 02:05:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.00250, 27.80190
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 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

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  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 213 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 225 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 401 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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