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M3.7 Depth: 8.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 12:58:26 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near Germencik on May 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-19 12:58:26 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 19, 2025 at 12:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 12:58:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Germencik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.89220, 27.57530
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 113 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 240 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 254 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 374 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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