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M1.2 Earthquake near Germencik, Aydın (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-14 22:29:10 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 14, 2026 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Germencik, Aydın (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 109 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
e6ace46c965e4054ecef8de8abeefe9a17b468c9
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 22:29:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Aydın
City
Germencik
Village
Bozköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.92830, 27.64320
Temperature
20.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 105 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 247 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 261 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 380 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 7,169 Catalogue entries

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