M1.9 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 19:55:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Turkey) on July 26, 2025 at 19:55 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

6.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-26 19:55:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Iğdır Merkez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.78360, 44.02110

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.7 km

6.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ararat

Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 49 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 100 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 126 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Porak

Distance: 149 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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