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M1.1 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 02:19:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on July 31, 2025 at 02:19 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 02:19:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kelkit
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.97190, 39.59060
Temperature
19.6°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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