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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 09:59:17 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Simav on Sep 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey) · 2025-09-28 09:59:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 28, 2025 at 09:59 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Simav (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by NOA. Turkey: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 09:59:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Simav
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.27586, 28.92235
Temperature
19.0°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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Simav21.4 kmS34'909
Uşak78.9 kmSE369'433
Bursa102.9 kmN3'101'833

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 85 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 445 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours135
First 24 hours366
First 72 hours739
Strongest subsequent eventM6.4
M5.12025-09-28 09:59:18 UTC11.5 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Bursa (Monde) M5.22025-09-28 09:59:19 UTC3.8 kmTurkey M3.02025-09-28 10:01:44 UTC11.3 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.72025-09-28 10:05:50 UTC8.9 kmWESTERN TURKEY M3.22025-09-28 10:09:01 UTC8.6 kmWESTERN TURKEY M2.22025-09-28 10:12:46 UTC5.1 kmSimav M3.02025-09-28 10:12:59 UTC7.2 kmWESTERN TURKEY M4.02025-09-28 10:12:59 UTC8.3 kmSimav M3.62025-09-28 10:13:02 UTC6.9 kmSimav M2.72025-09-28 10:14:15 UTC10.3 kmSimav M2.72025-09-28 10:20:21 UTC8.3 kmWESTERN TURKEY M2.82025-09-28 10:22:23 UTC10.2 kmWESTERN TURKEY

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7
Earlier events M≥4114
Earlier events M≥510
Compared since2025-04-12

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.42025-08-10 16:53:48 UTC73.5 km M6.12025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC73.5 km10 km SSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.12025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC75.1 kmTürkiye M6.12025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC73.5 kmWESTERN TURKEY M5.62025-08-10 16:53:47 UTC75.4 kmSındırgı

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