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M4.0 Depth: 5.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 11:49:26 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Sındırgı on Oct 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-10-28 11:49:26 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on October 28, 2025 at 11:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 11:49:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.16080, 28.23230
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower 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: 69 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 301 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: 431 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 460 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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