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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near İpekyolu, Van (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 04:32:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near İpekyolu on Jul 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near İpekyolu, Van (Turkey) · 2026-07-14 04:32:08 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near İpekyolu, Van (Turkey) on July 14, 2026 at 04:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 04:32:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Van
City
İpekyolu
Village
Aşağı Gölalan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.73670, 43.57720
Temperature
20.3°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
7 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

  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 73 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 203 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 211 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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