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M3.7 Depth: 6.4 km

M3.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 16:42:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on August 11, 2025 at 16:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 16:42:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Sındırgı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24280, 27.98440
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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: 87 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 374 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 389 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 444 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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