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M1.6 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 14:27:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 19, 2025 at 14:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 14:27:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Foça
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.65600, 26.74130
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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: 155 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 262 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 277 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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