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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-02 05:53:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on May 2, 2026 at 05:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 05:53:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.14310, 28.55190
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 160 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 282 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 293 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 464 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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