Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- AFAD
Bolu Merkez
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M3.5 Earthquake near Bolu Merkez (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On December 22, 2025 at 11:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Bolu Merkez (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
8818debaddb05ecd781233dd70aa078f554724bb
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 11:37:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.80417,
31.89111
Temperature
6.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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775
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Turkey
93
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