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M3.2 Depth: 74.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHR TURKMENISTAN

UTC time: 2026-03-16 09:18:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHR TURKMENISTAN on March 16, 2026 at 09:18 UTC. At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 09:18:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.69970, 51.62110
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74 km
Intermediate
74 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tskhouk-Karckar
    Distance: 490 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'139 m ·Last eruption: -3000 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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