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M3.4 Depth: 12.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Izmir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 17:51:28 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Izmir on Sep 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Izmir (Turkey) · 2026-09-01 17:51:28 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Izmir (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 17:51:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Izmir
City
Izmir
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.68480, 26.54650
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 172 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 273 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 305 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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