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M4.2 Depth: 7.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 10:57:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on July 2, 2025 at 10:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 10:57:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Gemlik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.45970, 29.19820
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 217 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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