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M1.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-15 20:52:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY on May 15, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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
M1.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 20:52:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.23610, 38.23920
Temperature
8.4°C

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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
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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 153 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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