Back to map
M3.8 Depth: 12.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Silifke (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 06:36:41 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Silifke on Oct 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Silifke (Turkey) · 2025-10-27 06:36:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 06:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Silifke (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 06:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Silifke
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.38361, 34.02278
Temperature
19.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

Historic earthquake map · Turkey

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Turkey

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share