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M3.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Akhisar (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 07:31:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Akhisar (Turkey) on August 20, 2025 at 07:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 07:31:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Akhisar
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.00317, 27.49572
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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: 100 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 328 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 343 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 394 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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