Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 15.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
WESTERN TURKEY
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M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On December 2, 2025 at 03:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
1a1171a34135e7e258ba80ba2c3eeca929410e56
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 03:07:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.63470,
27.85920
Temperature
9.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 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
Turkey
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
616
Country (24h)
Turkey
61
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