Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
EASTERN TURKEY
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M1.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 28, 2025 at 01:32 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
49e4eae2859d49a20e20d709fa33ad41b45a4c0f
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 01:32:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.04140,
41.94690
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Turkey
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,815 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Turkey
55
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