Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 8.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bolu Merkez
Country overviewTurkey
M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On August 27, 2025 at 09:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
aea7ddf30cb1bccaa31319e726c959563b73a514
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 09:21:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.82000,
31.77920
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — close to 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
Turkey
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
664
Country (24h)
Turkey
55
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