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M4.0 Depth: 9.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 03:40:58 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Ula on Oct 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-10-12 03:40:58 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 03:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 03:40:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Ula
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10430, 28.60520
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 164 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 285 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 296 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 469 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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