M2.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 16:39:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on September 25, 2025 at 16:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 16:39:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Gürpınar

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.24220, 43.52250

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 128 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 243 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 260 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
Aragats

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

650

Country (24h)