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M3.8 Depth: 9.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Trabzon (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 20:15:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Trabzon on Jan 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Trabzon (Turkey) · 2026-01-27 20:15:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Trabzon (Turkey) on January 27, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 20:15:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Trabzon
City
Trabzon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.17400, 39.86880

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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

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