Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayseri · Yahyalı
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M3.5 Earthquake near Yahyalı, Kayseri (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On November 8, 2026 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Yahyalı, Kayseri (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
715
Country (24h)
Turkey
71
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