M3.8 Depth: 13.2 km

M3.8 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-07 12:35:03 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near Defne on Nov 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Turkey) · 2025-11-07 12:35:03 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION (Turkey) on November 7, 2025 at 12:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

13.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-07 12:35:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Defne

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.20750, 36.11140

Temperature

21.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.2 km

13.2 km — deeper 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

Erciyes Volcanic Complex

Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Karaca Dag

Distance: 368 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Ash Shaam, Harrat

Distance: 452 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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