M1.9 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Palandöken (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 05:26:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Palandöken (Turkey) on October 24, 2025 at 05:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

12.3 km

UTC time

2025-10-24 05:26:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Palandöken

Source

afad

Coordinates

39.80167, 41.07083

Temperature

6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.3 km

12.3 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

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