M3.2 Depth: 13.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ula (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 05:01:24 UTC Local time:
M3.2 earthquake near Ula on Oct 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Ula (Turkey) · 2025-10-16 05:01:24 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 05:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ula (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 05:01:24 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Ula
Source
afad
Coordinates
37.10667, 28.61056
Temperature
12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 164 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 286 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 297 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 470 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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