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M3.4 Depth: 10.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Simav, Kütahya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 21:46:12 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Simav on Jul 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Simav, Kütahya (Turkey) · 2026-07-12 21:46:12 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Simav, Kütahya (Turkey) on July 12, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 21:46:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kütahya
City
Simav
Village
Karakoca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.25750, 28.94360
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 84 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 445 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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