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M3.1 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:42:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY on Apr 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY · 2026-04-05 02:42:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M3.1
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 02:42:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.13580, 28.34920
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 64 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 400 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 469 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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