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M1.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-17 10:06:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 10:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 10:06:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.19750, 38.99140
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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