M2.2 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 07:25:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on November 16, 2025 at 07:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 07:25:55 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.20170, 28.80670
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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: 182 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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