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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 14 km NE of Kırıkhan, Turkey (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 01:15:09 UTC Local time: —

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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 01:15:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kırıkhan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.59520, 36.46790
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 321 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Ash Shaam, Harrat
    Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

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