Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Ankara
Country overviewTurkey
M4.7 Earthquake near Türkiye (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Türkiye (Turkey) on May 15, 2025 at 12:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Turkey: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Turkey
88
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