M3.0
Depth:
13.8 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Mut (Turkey)
About this earthquake
On December 31, 2025 at 22:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Mut (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 14 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 AFAD. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — deeper 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
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Kula
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Stats (last 24h)
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579
Country (24h)
Turkey
75
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