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M3.1 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Battalgazi (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 17:12:33 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Battalgazi on Feb 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Battalgazi (Turkey) · 2026-02-03 17:12:33 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Battalgazi (Turkey) on February 3, 2026 at 17:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 17:12:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Battalgazi
Village
Gülümuşağı Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.22390, 38.50310
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 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: 132 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 482 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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