Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayseri · Pınarbaşı
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M3.9 Earthquake near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 05:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than 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.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,294 Catalogue entries
Of 1,293 other entries for this area and period, 212 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
515
Country (24h)
Turkey
78
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