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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Köyceğiz, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 13:05:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Köyceğiz, Muğla (Turkey) on September 4, 2026 at 13:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 13:05:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Muğla
City
Köyceğiz
Village
Yayla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.03400, 28.77320
Temperature
28.1°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
7 km — close to 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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  • Santorini
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