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M3.2 Earthquake near Ayvacık, Çanakkale (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 19:27:59 UTC Local time: —

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M3.2 Earthquake near Ayvacık, Çanakkale (Turkey) · 2026-02-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.2 Earthquake near Ayvacık, Çanakkale (Turkey) · 2026-02-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Ayvacık, Çanakkale (Turkey) on February 19, 2026 at 19:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

ID
8e0e99a45a2892c5a2017c7ec8f8fb14f44b15e5
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 19:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Çanakkale
City
Ayvacık
Village
Çamköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.55750, 26.20860
Temperature
12.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 227 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 343 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 358 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,243 Catalogue entries

Of 1,242 other entries for this area and period, 644 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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