M2.3 Depth: 17.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 03:11:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 03:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 18 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

17.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 03:11:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Aşkale

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.93810, 40.88440

Temperature

-5.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.9 km

17.9 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

Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 264 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Karaca Dag

Distance: 268 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ararat

Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Samsari Volcanic Center

Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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