Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 14.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Elbistan
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M1.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL TURKEY (Turkey) on December 15, 2025 at 02:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — deeper than 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
Elbistan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Turkey
85
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