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M3.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 16:25:02 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Simav on Nov 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Simav (Turkey) · 2025-11-12 16:25:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Simav (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 16:25:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Simav
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.25694, 28.95167
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
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

  • Kula
    Distance: 84 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 445 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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