Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 2.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Adıyaman · Sincik
Country overviewTurkey · Adıyaman
M3.1 Earthquake near Sincik, Adıyaman (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2026 at 02:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sincik, Adıyaman (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Adıyaman Airport45.4 kmStraight-line distance
Turkey · ADF · LTCP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-13
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
13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,253 Catalogue entries
Of 1,252 other entries for this area and period, 837 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
611
Country (24h)
Turkey
66
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