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M3.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 07:12:33 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Simav on Feb 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey) · 2026-02-02 07:12:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 2, 2026 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Simav (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 07:12:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Simav
Village
Maden
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.25030, 29.02000
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — close to 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

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 449 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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