M4.0
Depth:
7.8 km
M4.0 Earthquake near Nurdağı, Gaziantep (Turkey)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Nurdağı, Gaziantep (Turkey) on January 25, 2026 at 16:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Karaca Dag
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Nemrut Dagi
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Stats (last 24h)
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