Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Gaziantep · Nurdağı
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M4.3 Earthquake near Nurdağı, Gaziantep (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On June 12, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Nurdağı, Gaziantep (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
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Depth profile
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.
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Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,244 Catalogue entries
Of 1,243 other entries for this area and period, 102 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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547
Country (24h)
Turkey
54
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