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M3.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dalaman (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 22:58:00 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Dalaman on Sep 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Dalaman (Turkey) · 2025-09-15 22:58:00 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Dalaman (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 8 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 AFAD. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 22:58:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Dalaman
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.88917, 28.98833
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 192 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 315 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 325 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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