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M3.2 Depth: 17.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 01:56:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Arıcak on May 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-30 01:56:52 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 30, 2025 at 01:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 01:56:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Arıcak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.50220, 40.26890
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 100 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 326 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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