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M3.1 Depth: 11.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 10:38:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Ula on May 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-21 10:38:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 21, 2025 at 10:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 10:38:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Ula
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10830, 28.57420
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 164 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 283 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 294 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 467 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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