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M2.1 Depth: 9.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Izmir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 18:27:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Izmir (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 18:27:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Izmir
City
Izmir
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.68170, 26.72880
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 156 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 264 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 279 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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