Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pütürge
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M1.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on November 28, 2025 at 12:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
Depth profile
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
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Pütürge
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
664
Country (24h)
Turkey
78
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