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M3.1 Depth: 23.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aydın (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 11:48:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Aydın on Feb 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Aydın (Turkey) · 2026-02-22 11:48:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Aydın (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 24 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
23.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 11:48:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Aydın
City
Aydın
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.40255, 27.13418
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.5 km
Shallow
23.5 km
23.5 km — deeper 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

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    Distance: 190 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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