M3.0 Depth: 5.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 11:44:00 UTC Local time:
M3.0 earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY on May 10, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-10 11:44:00 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 11:44:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.40170, 28.88380
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 205 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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