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M1.2 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Pamukkale, Denizli (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 08:28:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Pamukkale, Denizli (Turkey) on June 14, 2026 at 08:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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. Turkey: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 08:28:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Denizli
City
Pamukkale
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.04860, 28.97890
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 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: 71 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 353 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 366 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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