Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pütürge
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M1.5 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 31, 2025 at 09:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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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Pütürge
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
671
Country (24h)
Turkey
60
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