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M1.4 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 20:08:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on November 27, 2025 at 20:08 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 20:08:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Aşkale
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.93890, 40.48140
Temperature
-1.2°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 259 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 298 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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