M3.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-02 10:15:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 10:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL TURKEY. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 10:15:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.17250, 34.97500
Temperature
6.8°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

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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