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M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 06:24:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Menderes on May 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-28 06:24:51 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 28, 2025 at 06:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 06:24:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Menderes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.10400, 27.09050
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 135 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 226 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 241 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 334 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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