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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Pütürge (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 03:43:16 UTC Local time: —
M4.3 earthquake near Pütürge on Feb 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.3 Earthquake near Pütürge (Turkey) · 2026-02-21 03:43:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Pütürge (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 03:43:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Pütürge
Village
Pazarcık
Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.25000, 38.80000
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 111 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 456 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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