Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
WESTERN TURKEY
M3.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on March 9, 2026 at 06:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
33a4b850d370bf0f193cc9de70f50a10df0cf8b1
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 06:24:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.07440,
28.99470
Temperature
13.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.2 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Mar 9, 2026, 6:33 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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