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M6.0 Depth: 9.2 km

M6.0 Earthquake near Turkey (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 19:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near Turkey (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by INGV. Turkey: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 19:48:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.21860, 28.21730
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Bigadiç20.7 kmN15'242
Balıkesir55.7 kmNW238'151
Nilufer125.8 kmNE536'365

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 76 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 399 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 461 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours194
First 24 hours615
First 72 hours1554
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4
M5.42025-10-27 19:48:31 UTC23.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near of İzmir (Monde) M3.62025-10-27 19:51:08 UTC7.1 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.52025-10-27 19:51:58 UTC7.9 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.42025-10-27 19:55:17 UTC3.0 kmWESTERN TURKEY M2.52025-10-27 19:58:42 UTC11.6 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.52025-10-27 19:59:56 UTC5.0 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.22025-10-27 20:02:07 UTC9.1 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.12025-10-27 20:02:07 UTC9.1 kmSındırgı M3.72025-10-27 20:03:08 UTC6.0 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.52025-10-27 20:03:08 UTC6.0 kmSındırgı M3.72025-10-27 20:03:32 UTC178.6 kmTurkey M4.22025-10-27 20:04:10 UTC3.3 kmSındırgı

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.0 to M6.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.48.0 km1.8 km
INGVM6.09.2 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#8
Earlier events M≥4165
Earlier events M≥536
Compared since2025-01-21

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.62025-04-23 09:49:11 UTC180.4 km M6.42025-08-10 16:53:48 UTC16.5 km M6.22025-04-23 09:49:11 UTC180.5 kmWESTERN TURKEY M6.22025-04-23 09:49:10 UTC180.4 km21 km SE of Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey M6.12025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC16.4 km10 km SSW of Bigadiç, Turkey

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