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M4.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 14:45:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey) on August 13, 2025 at 14:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 14:45:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.65810, 36.16920
Temperature
40.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 322 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye

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