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M3.2 Depth: 14.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 03:59:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Gölhisar on May 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-17 03:59:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 03:59:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Gölhisar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.89750, 29.33750
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 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: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 346 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 356 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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