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M3.9 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 17:46:30 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near İstanbul on May 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-13 17:46:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 17:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 17:46:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
İstanbul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.84310, 28.22190
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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

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  • Kula
    Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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