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M3.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 22:13:02 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Bolu Merkez on May 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-27 22:13:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2025 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 22:13:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Bolu Merkez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.74620, 31.64350
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 360 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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