Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Kastamonu · İhsangazi
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M4.3 Earthquake near İhsangazi, Kastamonu (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near İhsangazi, Kastamonu (Turkey) on August 21, 2026 at 02:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Anatolia Plate.
Near the boundary Anatolia ↔ Eurasia · about 3 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Turkey
64
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