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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Hakkari Merkez (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 19:25:26 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Hakkari Merkez on Oct 9, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Hakkari Merkez (Turkey) · 2025-10-09 19:25:26 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Hakkari Merkez (Turkey) on October 9, 2025 at 19:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 19:25:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Hakkari Merkez
Source
afad
Coordinates
37.60583, 43.52167
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 197 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 298 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
  • Tskhouk-Karckar
    Distance: 320 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'139 m ·Last eruption: -3000 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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