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M2.1 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 15:12:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on July 23, 2025 at 15:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 15:12:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Susuz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.85110, 42.93170
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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

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