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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kulp, Diyarbakır (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 20:59:37 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Kulp on Apr 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Kulp, Diyarbakır (Turkey) · 2026-04-15 20:59:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kulp, Diyarbakır (Turkey) on April 15, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 20:59:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Diyarbakır
City
Kulp
Village
Ağıllı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.58640, 40.88920

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

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    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 138 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 272 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
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    Distance: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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