Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Adana · Saimbeyli
Country overviewTurkey · Adana
M3.0 Earthquake near Saimbeyli, Adana (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Saimbeyli, Adana (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 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 94 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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94
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