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M2.1 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 18:44:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey) on September 19, 2025 at 18:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 18:44:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Dalaman
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.73750, 28.85550
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — deeper than 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: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 207 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 302 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 311 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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