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M2.4 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 19:00:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 26, 2025 at 19:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 19:00:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.80320, 28.07080
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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