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M3.9 Depth: 6.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 04:18:14 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near İstanbul on May 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-13 04:18:14 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 13, 2025 at 04:18 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 04:18:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
İstanbul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.83970, 28.39940
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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

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