Niğde, Turkey experiences magnitude 3.8 earthquake

On 12 July 2026 at 00:43 local time, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck the Çamardı district of Niğde, Turkey. The tremor originated at a depth of 12.59 km. The event was recorded by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), which reported that the quake was felt in surrounding areas but caused no injuries or reported damage.

AFAD continued to monitor the situation, urging residents to follow official updates and remain alert for possible aftershocks. No emergency calls or casualty reports were received following the shock.

These details were corroborated by two separate AFAD releases, both confirming the magnitude, depth, location, and the absence of significant impact.