Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 18.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bursa · Bursa
Country overviewTurkey · Bursa
M3.1 Earthquake near Bursa (Turkey)
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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 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
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Depth profile
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Turkey
54
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