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M4.1 Depth: 14.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 20:36:52 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near İstanbul on May 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-20 20:36:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 20:36:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
İstanbul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.81580, 28.38100
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
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

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  • Kula
    Distance: 249 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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