M2.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 16:43:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 11, 2025 at 16:43 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

6.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-11 16:43:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Doğubayazıt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.36390, 43.88780

Temperature

19.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.9 km

6.9 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

Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 1 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 140 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 146 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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