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M3.5 Depth: 35.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Mersin (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 11:23:26 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Mersin on Nov 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Mersin (Turkey) · 2025-11-20 11:23:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 11:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Mersin (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 11:23:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Mersin
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.59250, 34.57222
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 km
35.5 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 481 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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