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M3.6 Depth: 12.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 18:40:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Sındırgı on Aug 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-08-29 18:40:51 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2025 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 18:40:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.22690, 28.08170
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 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: 81 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 377 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 393 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 451 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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