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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Genç (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 17:18:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Genç (Turkey) on October 17, 2025 at 17:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 17:18:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Genç
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.65361, 40.21361
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

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