M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 18 km E of Yayladere, Turkey (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-06-01 09:26:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 18 km E of Yayladere, Turkey (Turkey) on June 1, 2025 at 09:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-01 09:26:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Kiğı

Source

usgs

Coordinates

39.23530, 40.27820

Temperature

22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Karaca Dag

Distance: 178 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

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Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 310 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Aragats

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