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M3.2 Depth: 2.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Refahiye, Erzincan (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 21:59:56 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Refahiye on Mar 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Refahiye, Erzincan (Turkey) · 2026-03-01 21:59:56 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Refahiye, Erzincan (Turkey) on March 1, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 21:59:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Erzincan
City
Refahiye
Village
Sarıkoç
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.73320, 38.87050
Temperature
-9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 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: 244 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 431 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 454 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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