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M3.8 Depth: 7.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Germencik, Aydın (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 11:04:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Germencik, Aydın (Turkey) on June 23, 2026 at 11:04 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 11:04:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Aydın
City
Germencik
Village
Dağkaraağaç
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.91830, 27.59170
Temperature
34.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 109 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 243 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 257 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 376 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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