M4.3 Earthquake 35 km SSE of Finike, Turkey — April 2, 2026
2026-04-02 19:35:15 UTC (2026-04-02) · approx. 9:35 PM UTC+2 local
On April 2, 2026 at 19:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 35 km SSE of Finike, Turkey, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 35.9955°, 30.2836°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
30.2836°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Finike, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 35 km SSE of Finike, Turkey on April 2, 2026 at 19:35 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sm6p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 2, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 35 km SSE of Finike, Turkey — April 2, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sm6p/