M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 21:46:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 21:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-19 21:46:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Sarıkamış

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.37750, 42.63500

Temperature

2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Aragats

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 155 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Samsari Volcanic Center

Distance: 157 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
Ararat

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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Stats (last 24h)

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