M4.5
Depth:
29.7 km
M4.5 Earthquake near Turkey [Land] (Turkey)
About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 09:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Turkey [Land] (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
29.7 km
29.7 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
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Karaca Dag
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Nemrut Dagi
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Stats (last 24h)
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636
Country (24h)
Turkey
71
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