M1.6 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-06-03 19:07:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on June 3, 2025 at 19:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

7.2 km

UTC time

2025-06-03 19:07:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Şenkaya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.39810, 42.33970

Temperature

4.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.2 km

7.2 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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