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M3.2 Depth: 11.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 01:18:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Sarıkamış on May 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-15 01:18:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 01:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 01:18:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sarıkamış
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.33810, 42.20810
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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

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    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 179 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 183 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 237 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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