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M3.2 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-03-23 17:09:20 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY on Mar 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY · 2026-03-23 17:09:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY on March 23, 2026 at 17:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 17:09:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.08750, 28.95360

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 67 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 353 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 366 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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