Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 8.6 km
- Source
- AFAD
Mersin · Erdemli
Country overviewTurkey · Mersin
M2.9 Earthquake near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On January 23, 2026 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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)
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25
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