Back to map
M2.1 Depth: 4.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 13:14:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 13:14:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Varto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.23630, 41.60550
Temperature
5.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — shallower 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

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 196 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 233 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

Historic earthquake map · Turkey

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Turkey

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share