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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-23 17:46:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL TURKEY on March 23, 2026 at 17:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 17:46:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.64110, 33.72940

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 465 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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