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M5.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 12:35:37 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Sındırgı on Nov 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-11-03 12:35:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on November 3, 2025 at 12:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-03 12:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.16860, 28.34080
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Demirci30.6 kmSE21'378
Balıkesir66.2 kmNW238'151
Nilufer126.2 kmNE536'365

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 67 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 402 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 469 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours95
First 24 hours338
First 72 hours854
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M5.02025-11-03 12:35:38 UTC2.4 kmTürkiye M4.82025-11-03 12:35:38 UTC11.1 kmTurkey M3.12025-11-03 12:39:25 UTC2.9 kmSındırgı M3.22025-11-03 12:42:20 UTC2.7 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.32025-11-03 12:42:20 UTC2.7 kmSındırgı M3.12025-11-03 12:42:31 UTC89.5 kmİvrindi M3.02025-11-03 12:44:32 UTC2.6 kmWESTERN TURKEY M2.92025-11-03 12:44:32 UTC2.6 kmSındırgı M2.82025-11-03 12:49:11 UTC4.5 kmWESTERN TURKEY M2.82025-11-03 12:49:11 UTC3.2 kmSındırgı M2.02025-11-03 12:50:46 UTC1.1 kmWESTERN TURKEY M2.02025-11-03 12:52:23 UTC2.8 kmWESTERN TURKEY

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#21
Earlier events M≥4184
Earlier events M≥523
Compared since2025-04-21

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.42025-10-27 19:48:28 UTC12.1 km M6.42025-08-10 16:53:48 UTC28.3 km M6.12025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC28.3 km10 km SSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.12025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC27.9 kmTürkiye M6.12025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC26.5 kmWESTERN TURKEY

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