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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes eastern Türkiye

A digital illustration shows seismic activity with sharp waveform spikes, symbolizing an earthquake alert. (Collage by Türkiye Today/Mehmet Akbas)
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A digital illustration shows seismic activity with sharp waveform spikes, symbolizing an earthquake alert. (Collage by Türkiye Today/Mehmet Akbas)
September 25, 2025 12:03 PM GMT+03:00

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale shook the district of Askale in eastern Türkiye’s Erzurum province on Thursday morning.

Quake registered at 11:29 am local time

According to data released by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the tremor was recorded at 11:29 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in Askale, a district situated west of the provincial capital Erzurum.

Depth determined at 7 kilometers

The agency stated that the quake occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. No further details were provided at the time of reporting.

September 25, 2025 12:03 PM GMT+03:00
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