M2.1 Depth: 25.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 18:53:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Turkey) on November 28, 2025 at 18:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

25.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-28 18:53:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.65090, 28.71210

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25.3 km

25.3 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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