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M4.2 Depth: 3.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 08:29:33 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Aşkale on Sep 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-09-25 08:29:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 08:29:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Aşkale
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.92150, 40.83600
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower 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

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 265 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 268 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 301 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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