Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Aksaray · Aksaray Merkez
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M3.6 Earthquake near Aksaray Merkez, Aksaray (Turkey)
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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: 98 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
df0c65b46724042c2e8bd13221e0f9a733f0d4e2
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 16:10:08 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40791,
33.69900
Temperature
12.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
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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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631
Country (24h)
Turkey
98
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