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M1.1 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Şenkaya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 22:26:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Şenkaya (Turkey) on October 20, 2025 at 22:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 22:26:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Şenkaya
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.49139, 42.35667
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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

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