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M3.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 17:06:03 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Menderes on May 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-24 17:06:03 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2025 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 84 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 17:06:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Menderes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.08880, 27.09700
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 136 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 240 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 335 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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