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M4.2 Depth: 13.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 17:14:34 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Kiğı on May 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-29 17:14:34 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 29, 2025 at 17:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 17:14:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Kiğı
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.22000, 40.25890
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — deeper 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 176 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 311 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

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