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M3.9 Depth: 8.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-05 11:24:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2025 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-05 11:24:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.84440, 28.27640
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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