M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 17:37:16 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Sincik on Oct 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-10-19 17:37:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 40 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-19 17:37:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Sincik

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.12060, 38.56810

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

Karaca Dag

Distance: 122 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Erciyes Volcanic Complex

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 480 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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