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M1.6 Depth: 12.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-06-06 15:21:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2025 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 15:21:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Ayvacık
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.62780, 26.45330
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 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: 213 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 351 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 355 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 370 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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