M1.6 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 07:41:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on December 16, 2025 at 07:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 07:41:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Tuşba

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.72640, 43.46480

Temperature

-2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 km — deeper than 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

Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 78 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Aragats

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 212 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 217 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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