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M4.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 17:01:21 UTC Local time: —
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M4.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-08-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-08-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 10, 2025 at 17:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

ID
6a46c9a293e1085a4a3c26336d78c533e3f53649
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 17:01:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.18230, 28.10770
Temperature
24.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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

Felt reports

99felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Aug 11, 2025, 4:49 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 76 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 375 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 390 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 451 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sındırgı

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 520 Catalogue entries

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