M1.4 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 03:33:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on November 8, 2025 at 03:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

18.4 km

UTC time

2025-11-08 03:33:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

İliç

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.46420, 38.54970

Temperature

10.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.4 km

18.4 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

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Nemrut Dagi

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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 458 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Samsari Volcanic Center

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