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M3.4 Depth: 14.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near İstanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 08:57:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near İstanbul on Nov 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near İstanbul (Turkey) · 2025-11-13 08:57:50 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near İstanbul (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 08:57:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
İstanbul
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.83389, 28.25000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 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

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