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M3.3 Earthquake near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 13:48:18 UTC Local time: —

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M3.3 Earthquake near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey) · 2026-02-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.3 Earthquake near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey) · 2026-02-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Menteşe, Muğla (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 11 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

ID
c2f283535e322b2c5d0a66ec009c1c74f2e72587
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 13:48:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Muğla
City
Menteşe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.30310, 28.51110
Temperature
11.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 142 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 283 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 295 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,252 Catalogue entries

Of 1,251 other entries for this area and period, 569 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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