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M1.5 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-21 10:24:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY on March 21, 2026 at 10:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 10:24:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.57610, 26.74390
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
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

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    Distance: 154 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 254 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 269 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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