Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 4.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mersin · Mersin
Country overviewTurkey · Mersin
M3.2 Earthquake near Mersin (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On November 12, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Mersin (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Akkuyu nuclear power plant11.7 kmStraight-line distance
TurkeyUnder constructionReactor units at site: 4
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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681
Country (24h)
Turkey
64
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