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M1.8 Depth: 51.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Marmaris (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 23:40:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Marmaris (Turkey) on December 15, 2025 at 23:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
51.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 23:40:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Marmaris
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.82361, 28.07389
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.2 km
Shallow
51.2 km
51.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 233 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 244 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 429 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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