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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Doğubayazıt, Ağrı (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 13:53:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Doğubayazıt on Jan 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Doğubayazıt, Ağrı (Turkey) · 2026-01-29 13:53:32 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Doğubayazıt, Ağrı (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 13:53:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Ağrı
City
Doğubayazıt
Village
Başköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.43920, 44.13480
Temperature
-3.2°C

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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 (8.5 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

  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 24 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 119 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 123 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
  • Porak
    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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