M2.0 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 06:33:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 8, 2025 at 06:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 06:33:11 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.06320, 42.27730
Temperature
0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 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

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    Distance: 245 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
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