M3.2
Depth:
16.4 km
M3.2 Earthquake near Çanakkale (Turkey)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Çanakkale (Turkey) on January 22, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — deeper 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
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Stats (last 24h)
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579
Country (24h)
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75
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