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M1.8 Depth: 18.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 19:13:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on July 9, 2025 at 19:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 EMSC. Turkey: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 19:13:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kiğı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.23140, 40.28860
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 178 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 309 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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