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M1.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 05:46:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 20, 2025 at 05:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 05:46:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
İstanbul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.82440, 28.42000
Temperature
20.6°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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