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M3.0 Depth: 3.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Gölova, Sivas (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 00:22:03 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Gölova on Jul 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Gölova, Sivas (Turkey) · 2026-07-08 00:22:03 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Gölova, Sivas (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 00:22:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Sivas
City
Gölova
Village
Karayakup
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.05720, 38.70430
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 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

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