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M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Hatay (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 17:29:44 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Hatay on Jul 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Hatay (Turkey) · 2026-07-18 17:29:44 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Hatay (Turkey) on July 18, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 17:29:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Hatay
City
Hatay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.28250, 35.62700
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 404 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Ash Shaam, Harrat
    Distance: 474 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

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