M4.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-06-14 21:03:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2025 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-14 21:03:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Arıcak

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.50170, 40.27470

Temperature

23.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

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