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M3.1 Depth: 12.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 15:20:44 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Karaköprü on Oct 10, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-10-10 15:20:44 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 12 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 15:20:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Karaköprü
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.37620, 38.91420
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — deeper 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 87 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 485 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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