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M1.8 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 01:42:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 8, 2025 at 01:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 01:42:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Bolu Merkez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.76060, 31.71220
Temperature
8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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