M1.2 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 19:47:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 5, 2025 at 19:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-05 19:47:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Özalp

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.60500, 43.83830

Temperature

-4.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 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

Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 84 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 195 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 212 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
Aragats

Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia

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