M1.4 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 03:23:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 12, 2025 at 03:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 03:23:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.55730, 26.07640

Temperature

10.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kula

Distance: 237 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 321 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 341 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 356 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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