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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-08-12 08:30:05 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY on Aug 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY · 2026-08-12 08:30:05 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 08:30:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.78120, 26.60490
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 168 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 270 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 285 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 314 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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