M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 23 km WSW of Doğanyol, Turkey

UTC time: 2025-02-17 15:41:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 23 km WSW of Doğanyol, Turkey on February 17, 2025 at 15:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-17 15:41:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.25760, 38.77550

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 113 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 458 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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