M1.4 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 21:44:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 21:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

10.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-08 21:44:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Tekman

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.58940, 41.16030

Temperature

-1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.3 km

10.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 234 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Karaca Dag

Distance: 243 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Samsari Volcanic Center

Distance: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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