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M1.3 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Menemen, İzmir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 18:42:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Menemen, İzmir (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 18:42:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
İzmir
City
Menemen
Village
Süzbeyli Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.53890, 26.84220

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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

  • Kula
    Distance: 146 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 254 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 270 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 324 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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