M1.4 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 00:57:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on September 15, 2025 at 00:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

14.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 00:57:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Adilcevaz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.75690, 42.71440

Temperature

10.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.9 km

14.9 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

Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 120 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 259 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 266 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia

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Stats (last 24h)

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