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M0.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Pülümür (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 22:41:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 22:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Pülümür (Turkey). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 22:41:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Pülümür
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.50472, 40.03944
Temperature
-1.4°C

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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

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  • Ararat
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