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M3.5 Depth: 1.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Elâzığ, Elazığ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 07:26:22 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Elâzığ on Jul 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Elâzığ, Elazığ (Turkey) · 2026-07-27 07:26:22 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Elâzığ, Elazığ (Turkey) on July 27, 2026 at 07:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 07:26:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Elazığ
City
Elâzığ
Village
Şeyhacı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.60380, 39.57750
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 106 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 381 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia

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