M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 18:22:25 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near Simav on Nov 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey) · 2025-11-21 18:22:25 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Simav (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 18:22:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Simav

Source

afad

Coordinates

39.24583, 28.97194

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower 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

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