Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Elbistan
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M2.3 Earthquake near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey) on August 18, 2025 at 18:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — deeper than the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Elbistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
650
Country (24h)
Turkey
46
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