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M3.0 Depth: 5.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Niksar, Tokat (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 19:37:36 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Niksar on Mar 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Niksar, Tokat (Turkey) · 2026-03-17 19:37:36 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Niksar, Tokat (Turkey) on March 17, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 19:37:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Tokat
City
Niksar
Village
Kümbetli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.65200, 36.76750

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 424 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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