Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 12.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Niğde · Çamardı
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M3.8 Earthquake near Çamardı, Niğde (Turkey)
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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: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
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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.
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Felt reports
18felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 11, 2026, 11:11 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,250 Catalogue entries
Of 1,249 other entries for this area and period, 231 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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554
Country (24h)
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68
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