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M2.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 23:36:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on July 12, 2025 at 23:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 23:36:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.84720, 28.26780
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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