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M4.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 07:54:14 UTC Local time: —
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M4.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-10-28 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-10-28 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on October 28, 2025 at 07:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

ID
ca75c18fd0cf08792ab4742bc810dd9dfb3f0139
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 07:54:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.18580, 28.29310
Temperature
18.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to 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

Felt reports

591felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Oct 29, 2025, 11:36 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 70 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 385 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 401 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 466 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sındırgı

Context for this earthquake

13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 587 Catalogue entries

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