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M3.1 Depth: 12.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Erzin, Hatay (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 20:50:59 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Erzin on Jul 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Erzin, Hatay (Turkey) · 2026-07-18 20:50:59 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Erzin, Hatay (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 84 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 20:50:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Hatay
City
Erzin
Village
Yukarı Burnaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.97200, 36.06350
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 342 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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