M3.0
Depth:
5.0 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Gürün, Sivas (Turkey)
About this earthquake
On January 22, 2026 at 02:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Gürün, Sivas (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Karaca Dag
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Nemrut Dagi
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Turkey
77
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