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M1.7 Depth: 11.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-09 03:30:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY on May 9, 2026 at 03:30 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 03:30:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.77390, 26.61750
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 211 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 372 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 375 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 390 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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