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M3.0 Depth: 7.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 05:09:30 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Pütürge on May 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-16 05:09:30 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 16, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 05:09:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Pütürge
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30030, 38.75650
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 117 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 459 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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