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M3.6 Depth: 12.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Akdeniz - [280.52 km] Kaş (Antalya)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 03:03:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Akdeniz - [280.52 km] Kaş (Antalya) on May 17, 2026 at 03:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 03:03:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
34.12194, 27.70528
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 329 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 335 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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