M4.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Aşkale (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 08:29:34 UTC Local time: —

M4.4 earthquake near Aşkale on Sep 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near Aşkale (Turkey) · 2025-09-25 08:29:34 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Aşkale (Turkey) on September 25, 2025 at 08:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 08:29:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Aşkale

Source

afad

Coordinates

39.93194, 40.86500

Temperature

18.6°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 265 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Karaca Dag

Distance: 267 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ararat

Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Samsari Volcanic Center

Distance: 298 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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Stats (last 24h)

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