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M4.0 Depth: 13.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 18:32:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2025 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 18:32:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kırkağaç
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24220, 27.95750
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 88 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 372 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 388 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 441 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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