M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 15:12:18 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near Baskil on May 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) · 2025-05-19 15:12:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY (Turkey) on May 19, 2025 at 15:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-19 15:12:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

City

Baskil

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.64750, 38.60460

Temperature

21.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Karaca Dag

Distance: 153 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Erciyes Volcanic Complex

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 462 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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