Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Adana · Saimbeyli
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M2.3 Earthquake near Saimbeyli, Adana (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Saimbeyli, Adana (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 98 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Saimbeyli
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 59 Catalogue entries
Of 58 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
511
Country (24h)
Turkey
98
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