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M2.9 Depth: 42.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 20:38:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey) on September 5, 2025 at 20:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
42.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 20:38:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.32280, 34.28280
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.2 km
Shallow
42.2 km
42.2 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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