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M3.1 Depth: 14.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kozan, Adana (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 15:23:36 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Kozan on Aug 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Kozan, Adana (Turkey) · 2026-08-18 15:23:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kozan, Adana (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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. Turkey: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 15:23:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Adana
City
Kozan
Village
Karabucak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.62880, 35.88280
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — deeper than 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

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 348 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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