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M2.2 Depth: 4.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 15:09:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on October 6, 2025 at 15:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 15:09:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Gölova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.05170, 38.76000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower 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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  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 444 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
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