Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1371870 |
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Event time | 2025-05-20 20:36:53 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-20 17:36:53 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-20 20:43:05 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4 |
Depth | 8.2 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | Asia |
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Country | Turkey |
Administration area | Istanbul |
Nearest settlement | Kumburgaz |
Distance | 25 km |
Course | SSW |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | Mediterranean |
Water surface name | Sea of Marmara |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.