M1.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 20:27:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 20:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 20:27:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Kozluk

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.09190, 41.42970

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Karaca Dag

Distance: 148 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 254 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 392 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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