Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 3.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sivas · Gölova
Country overviewTurkey · Sivas
M3.0 Earthquake near Gölova, Sivas (Turkey)
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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 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
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Depth profile
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.
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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,271 Catalogue entries
Of 1,270 other entries for this area and period, 1,011 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
570
Country (24h)
Turkey
56
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