Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Kırıkhan
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M4.1 Earthquake near 14 km NE of Kırıkhan, Turkey (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On December 17, 2025 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 14 km NE of Kırıkhan, Turkey (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Turkey: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Hatay Airport30.7 kmStraight-line distance
Turkey · HTY · LTDA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-23
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,205 Catalogue entries
Of 1,204 other entries for this area and period, 143 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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586
Country (24h)
Turkey
88
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