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M1.4 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Bergama, Izmir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 20:12:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Bergama, Izmir (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 20:12:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Izmir
City
Bergama
Village
Kurfallı Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.02070, 27.05230
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 136 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 310 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 325 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 360 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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