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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Istanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 22:17:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Istanbul on Apr 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near Istanbul (Turkey) · 2026-04-14 22:17:32 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Istanbul (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 22:17:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Istanbul
City
Istanbul
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.87000, 28.33000

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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

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  • Kula
    Distance: 255 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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