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M3.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Gölova (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 11:12:37 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Gölova on Oct 2, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Gölova (Turkey) · 2025-10-02 11:12:37 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 2, 2025 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Gölova (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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 AFAD. Turkey: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 11:12:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Gölova
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.01944, 38.72250
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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: 278 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 447 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 452 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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