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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Aksaray Merkez, Aksaray (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 16:10:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Aksaray Merkez on Feb 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Aksaray Merkez, Aksaray (Turkey) · 2026-02-15 16:10:08 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 16:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Aksaray Merkez, Aksaray (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 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 NOA. Turkey: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 16:10:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Aksaray
City
Aksaray Merkez
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40791, 33.69900
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 451 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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