Earthquakes in Turkey — March 2026
9 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during March 2026, an average of 0.3 per day.
9 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 30 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Erbaa, Turkey on 13 March 2026 at 00:35 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Turkey monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
89% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 11% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 7 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 06 March, when 4 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Erbaa, Turkey on 13 March at 10 km; M5.1 near Buldan, Turkey on 09 March at 10 km; M4.6 near Kaş, Turkey on 06 March at 38 km.
That is 45% above the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, March 2026
9 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Erbaa, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Buldan, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Kaş, Turkey | 38.2 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Sincik, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Okurcalar, Turkey | 104.6 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Kaş, Turkey | 35.8 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Gözler, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Kaş, Turkey | 28.3 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Kaş, Turkey | 20.5 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in March 2026?
9 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during March 2026, of which 9 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in March 2026?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Erbaa, Turkey on 13 March 2026.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for March 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.