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M3.1 Depth: 10.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 07:18:01 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Biga on Aug 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-08-26 07:18:01 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 26, 2025 at 07:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 07:18:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Biga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.34400, 27.25670
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 224 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 452 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 467 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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