Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kahramanmaraş · Onikişubat
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M3.0 Earthquake near Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) on April 17, 2026 at 08:58 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
61586b0b2712ac587a8db21d22fdf7c0195adea2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 08:58:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.86390,
36.46750
Temperature
16.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Kahramanmaraş
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
Of 31 other entries for this area and period, 22 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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528
Country (24h)
Turkey
65
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