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M3.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-20 14:32:03 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION · 2026-05-20 14:32:03 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION on May 20, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 14:32:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.76070, 38.97900
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 126 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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