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M1.2 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 19:34:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 19:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 19:34:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Bolu Merkez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.78170, 31.59750
Temperature
10.1°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: 360 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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