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M2.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Çayırlı (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 08:34:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 08:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Çayırlı (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 08:34:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Çayırlı
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.86250, 39.67222
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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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