Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 12.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pütürge
Country overviewTurkey
M1.6 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On November 18, 2025 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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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Pütürge
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
579
Country (24h)
Turkey
64
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