M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 8 km S of Çivril, Turkey

UTC time: 2025-04-12 01:37:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2025 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 8 km S of Çivril, Turkey. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-12 01:37:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.22500, 29.72720

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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    Distance: 420 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 433 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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