M2.4 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG

UTC time: 2026-03-26 01:31:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 01:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 01:31:01 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.95060, 28.83920
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 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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  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 303 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 313 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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