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M3.2 Depth: 11.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Istanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 14:43:46 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Istanbul on Aug 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Istanbul (Turkey) · 2026-08-19 14:43:46 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Istanbul (Turkey) on August 19, 2026 at 14:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 116 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 14:43:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Istanbul
City
Istanbul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.77850, 29.10370
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 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

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