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M1.9 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 10:57:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 29, 2025 at 10:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 10:57:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Köprüköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.98780, 42.00660
Temperature
-5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 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

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 224 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 257 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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