M3.1
Depth:
12.9 km
M3.1 Earthquake near Akçadağ (Turkey)
About this earthquake
On February 3, 2026 at 04:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Akçadağ (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Karaca Dag
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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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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539
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57
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