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M0.8 Depth: 8.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Kaynarca, Sakarya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 08:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Kaynarca, Sakarya (Turkey) on August 21, 2026 at 08:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 08:21:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Sakarya
City
Kaynarca
Village
Sarıbeyli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00980, 30.36500
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 313 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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