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M3.5 Depth: 15.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Turkey (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 14:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Turkey (Turkey) on December 7, 2025 at 14:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 14:54:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kuşadası
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.83783, 27.27814
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 136 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 216 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 231 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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