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M3.4 Depth: 9.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 15:17:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Erdemli on Aug 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey) · 2026-08-06 15:17:50 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 15:17:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Mersin
City
Erdemli
Village
Küstülü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.67230, 34.11650
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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

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