M3.8 Depth: 11.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Akdeniz

UTC time: 2026-04-24 04:08:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Akdeniz on April 24, 2026 at 04:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 04:08:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.30861, 25.58694
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 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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