M3.3 earthquake: Pınarbaşı, Kayseri
According to AFAD, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri on October 13, 2026. It was recorded at 01:12 AM GMT+3 at a depth of 6.9 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by AFAD.
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Magnitude
M3.3
ML · Minor
Depth
6.9 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
10:12:25 PM
October 12, 2026
Local time
01:12 AM
October 13, 2026 · GMT+3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 91 km from Kayseri.
- Kayseri · 91 km E
- Sivas · 118 km S
- Kahramanmaraş · 132 km N
- Nevşehir · 158 km E
- Malatya · 159 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.1.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 54 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.0 earthquake on February 6, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 13, 2026 earthquake near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri?
The earthquake occurred near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri at 38.755° N, 36.542° E, at a depth of 6.9 km. The nearest town was Kayseri, about 91 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri?
AFAD reported a magnitude of ML 3.3 (minor). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Pınarbaşı, Kayseri?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.1.