Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 14.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
WESTERN TURKEY
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M1.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On December 17, 2025 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
f54ce84d329052f6047f78c2cb4ee1c82b876a48
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 04:57:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.73140,
27.42110
Temperature
10.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — deeper than the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Turkey
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,815 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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594
Country (24h)
Turkey
84
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