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M3.4 Depth: 16.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 03:44:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 11, 2025 at 03:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 103 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 03:44:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.20310, 28.17420
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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: 75 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 380 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 395 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 457 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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