5.3

15 km WNW of Niksar, Turkey

2026-03-13 00:35:15 UTC (2026-03-13)

green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.3 mww
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
40.6607°N
36.7861°E
Felt Reports
8
DYFI responses
Intensity (MMI)
7.0
Very Strong
Community Intensity
6.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sfyj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
437
Stations Used
90
Azimuthal Gap
24.0°
Min Station Distance
0.411°
RMS Residual
0.89 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-03 05:13:00 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.3 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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