M3.8
Depth:
12.6 km
M3.8 Earthquake near Çamardı, Niğde (Turkey)
About this earthquake
On July 11, 2026 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Çamardı, Niğde (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 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
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Karaca Dag
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