M2.7 Depth: 51.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 17:43:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey) on September 5, 2025 at 17:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

51.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-05 17:43:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.61000, 27.92000

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

51 km

51 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

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