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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 17:13:13 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Kiğı on May 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-26 17:13:13 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 26, 2025 at 17:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 17:13:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kiğı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.19930, 40.28000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 310 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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