Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Erzincan · Refahiye
Country overviewTurkey · Erzincan
M3.5 Earthquake near Refahiye, Erzincan (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Refahiye, Erzincan (Turkey) on January 27, 2026 at 11:40 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jan 27, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,240 Catalogue entries
Of 1,239 other entries for this area and period, 374 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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