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M3.7 Depth: 13.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near İstanbul (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 16:44:51 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near İstanbul on Oct 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near İstanbul (Turkey) · 2025-10-26 16:44:51 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near İstanbul (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 16:44:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
İstanbul
Source
afad
Coordinates
41.45944, 28.68306
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 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

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