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M3.0 Earthquake near Mezitli, Mersin (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 07:33:47 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Mezitli, Mersin (Turkey) · 2026-09-01 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Mezitli, Mersin (Turkey) · 2026-09-01 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 07:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Mezitli, Mersin (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

ID
bc0665ef698f5307523d6221432cffa42027ce63
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 07:33:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Mersin
City
Mezitli
Village
Demirışık
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.97280, 34.40080
Temperature
26.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries

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