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M3.8 Earthquake near Saruhanlı, Manisa (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 10:20:42 UTC Local time: —

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M3.8 Earthquake near Saruhanlı, Manisa (Turkey) · 2026-09-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.8 Earthquake near Saruhanlı, Manisa (Turkey) · 2026-09-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 10:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Saruhanlı, Manisa (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

ID
5246e70088d30c2ca2481257432665cd5a04df7d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 10:20:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Manisa
City
Saruhanlı
Village
Bedeller
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
38.67000, 27.76000
Temperature
31.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 67 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 312 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 327 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 404 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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