M3.1 Depth: 18.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Bursa (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 02:15:13 UTC Local time:
M3.1 earthquake near Bursa on Sep 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Bursa (Turkey) · 2026-09-04 02:15:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 02:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Bursa (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 02:15:13 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Bursa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.42670, 28.44250
Temperature
23.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 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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  • Kula
    Distance: 205 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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