M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near CENTRAL TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:51:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL TURKEY on April 4, 2026 at 11:51 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:51:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.62650, 35.55920
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 376 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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