M1.4 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 17:32:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 17:32:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.25560, 28.77310
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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

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