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M1.7 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 19:42:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near EASTERN 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. 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 M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 19:42:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Aziziye
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.98970, 41.16110
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 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

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 243 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 275 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 283 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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