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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 21 km ENE of Yayladere, Turkey (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 17:14:33 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Kiğı on May 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near 21 km ENE of Yayladere, Turkey (Turkey) · 2025-05-29 17:14:33 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 21 km ENE of Yayladere, Turkey (Turkey) on May 29, 2025 at 17:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 17:14:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kiğı
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.31970, 40.29170
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
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  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 308 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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