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M3.1 Depth: 15.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 03:07:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY on Dec 2, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-12-02 03:07:16 UTC

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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 03:07:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.63470, 27.85920
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
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

  • Kula
    Distance: 235 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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