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M4.3 Depth: 18.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 9 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 22:10:36 UTC Local time: —
M4.3 earthquake near Sındırgı on Aug 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.3 Earthquake near 9 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey (Turkey) · 2025-08-19 22:10:36 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 9 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey (Turkey) on August 19, 2025 at 22:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 USGS. Turkey: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 22:10:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.18970, 28.08950
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — deeper 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 77 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 374 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 390 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 450 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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