Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayseri · Pınarbaşı
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M3.1 Earthquake near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey) on August 26, 2026 at 11:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
620
Country (24h)
Turkey
60
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