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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:49:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:49:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.98440, 27.59030
Temperature
13.7°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
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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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 247 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 262 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 376 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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