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M0.6 Depth: 6.4 km

M0.6 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 12:42:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 6 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 12:42:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Murgul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.31670, 41.55360
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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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