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M3.0 Depth: 8.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 05:04:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Erdemli on Jan 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey) · 2026-01-23 05:04:51 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Erdemli, Mersin (Turkey) on January 23, 2026 at 05:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 05:04:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Mersin
City
Erdemli
Village
Küstülü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.68560, 34.08670
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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

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