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M3.0 Depth: 6.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 14:11:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on July 9, 2025 at 14:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 14:11:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.81600, 28.29580
Temperature
31.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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: 249 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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