M4.9 Earthquake 22 km SSE of Saimbeyli, Turkey — May 24, 2026
2026-05-24 01:26:53 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 3:26 AM UTC+2 local
On May 24, 2026 at 01:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 22 km SSE of Saimbeyli, Turkey, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 37.7964°, 36.1699°. This earthquake was detected by 52 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Turkey, a region characterized by the North Anatolian Fault, a 1,500 km transform boundary driven by the westward extrusion of the Anatolian microplate. The nearest mapped fault system is the North Anatolian Fault. View all earthquakes in Turkey.
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Saimbeyli, Turkey?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 22 km SSE of Saimbeyli, Turkey on May 24, 2026 at 01:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.7964°, 36.1699°, which is 22 km SSE of Saimbeyli, Turkey. View all earthquakes in Turkey.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Turkey had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Turkey was the M7.8 Kahramanmaraş earthquake of February 6, 2023. Today's magnitude 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000szud). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 24, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 22 km SSE of Saimbeyli, Turkey — May 24, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000szud/