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M3.4 Depth: 16.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Halkapınar, Konya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 17:18:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Halkapınar on Aug 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Halkapınar, Konya (Turkey) · 2026-08-18 17:18:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Halkapınar, Konya (Turkey) on August 18, 2026 at 17:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 89 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 17:18:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Konya
City
Halkapınar
Village
Osmanköseli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.39180, 34.34280
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 485 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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