M2.2 Depth: 21.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 10:28:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 30, 2025 at 10:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

21.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 10:28:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Kağızman

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.01420, 42.82330

Temperature

-15.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.8 km

21.8 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

Tenduruk Dagi

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Aragats

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Ararat

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Samsari Volcanic Center

Distance: 185 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 187 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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