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M1.2 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-06 19:39:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on April 6, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 19:39:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.12920, 28.26860

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 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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    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 163 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 257 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 268 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 439 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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