Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kırklareli Merkez
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M1.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On December 29, 2025 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near WESTERN 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
a12d5679a97183f07ec0f1595d1e7b9f3efce800
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 12:53:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.88140,
27.34720
Temperature
2.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Turkey
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,815 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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561
Country (24h)
Turkey
28
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