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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Soma (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 21:25:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Soma (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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 21:25:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Soma
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.20754, 27.72099
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Kula
    Distance: 98 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 357 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 373 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 421 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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