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M1.8 Depth: 42.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Trabzon (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 11:18:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Trabzon (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
42.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 11:18:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Trabzon
City
Trabzon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.14020, 39.69810
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.8 km
Shallow
42.8 km
42.8 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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

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