M3.1
Depth:
6.3 km
M3.1 Earthquake near Sivrice, Elazığ (Turkey)
About this earthquake
On August 28, 2026 at 09:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sivrice, Elazığ (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Karaca Dag
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Nemrut Dagi
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Tenduruk Dagi
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Ararat
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