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M1.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Köyceğiz, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 20:44:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 20:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Köyceğiz, Muğla (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 20:44:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Muğla
City
Köyceğiz
Village
Balcılar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.05560, 28.55640

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 170 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 291 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 466 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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