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M1.7 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 20:51:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on October 4, 2025 at 20:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 20:51:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.79690, 27.96260
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 251 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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