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M3.1 Earthquake near Tekirdağ (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-10-05 08:18:25 UTC Local time: —

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M3.1 Earthquake near Tekirdağ (Turkey) · 2026-10-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.1 Earthquake near Tekirdağ (Turkey) · 2026-10-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2026 at 08:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tekirdağ (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 15 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. Turkey: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

ID
ba1ca974fb06378eaede4e47e9dcfd5378e76039
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 08:18:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Tekirdağ
City
Tekirdağ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.73230, 27.42980
Temperature
18.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — deeper than the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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: 257 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 494 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 498 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,124 Catalogue entries

Of 1,123 other entries for this area and period, 750 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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