A significant MAG-5.1 earthquake struck under land 23 kilometer from Antalya in Türkiye in the early afternoon of Monday December 8th, 2025. Other nearby countries are Greece and Cyprus.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Türkiye, 23 kilometer (14 mi) north-northeast of Antalya. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 111 km.
| Date and Time: | Dec 8, 2025 13:21 (Istanbul Time) - Dec 8, 2025 10:21 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 23 km NNE of Antalya, Türkiye. Coordinates 37°5'10"N 30°49'57"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 30 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.057 . |
| Depth: | 111 km (69 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake struck within proximity of multiple countries. Türkiye , Greece and Cyprus are all within 300km distance of its epicenter.
Located 22 kilometer (14 mi) north-northeast of the epicenter of this earthquake, Muratpaşa (Antalya, Türkiye) is the nearest significant population center.
Major cities near this earthquake: Antalya is located 23 km to the south-southwest. Muratpaşa is located 22 km to the south-southwest. Konya is located 170 km to the east-northeast.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 22 km (14 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Muratpaşa Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 23 km (14 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Antalya Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 30 km (19 mi) SE from epicenter |
Serik Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 32 km (20 mi) SE from epicenter |
Belek Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 47 km (29 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Bucak Burdur, Türkiye. |
| 57 km (35 mi) W from epicenter |
Korkuteli Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 59 km (37 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Kemer Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 64 km (40 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Manavgat Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 70 km (43 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Tekirova Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 79 km (49 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Isparta Isparta, Türkiye. |
| 85 km (53 mi) NW from epicenter |
Burdur Burdur, Türkiye. |
| 88 km (55 mi) N from epicenter |
Eğirdir Isparta, Türkiye. |
| 90 km (56 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Elmalı Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 97 km (60 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Beykonak Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 97 km (60 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Seydişehir Konya, Türkiye. |
| 103 km (64 mi) NE from epicenter |
Beyşehir Konya, Türkiye. |
| 116 km (72 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Senirkent Isparta, Türkiye. |
| 120 km (75 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Alanya Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 120 km (75 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Şarkîkaraağaç Isparta, Türkiye. |
| 124 km (77 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Dinar Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye. |
| 130 km (81 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Mahmutlar Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 138 km (86 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Yalvaç Isparta, Türkiye. |
| 145 km (90 mi) E from epicenter |
Hadim Konya, Türkiye. |
| 149 km (93 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Serinhisar Denizli, Türkiye. |
| 150 km (93 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Akşehir Konya, Türkiye. |
| 160 km (99 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Fethiye Muğla, Türkiye. |
| 161 km (100 mi) SE from epicenter |
Gazipaşa Antalya, Türkiye. |
| 161 km (100 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Sandıklı Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye. |
| 163 km (101 mi) NE from epicenter |
Ilgın Konya, Türkiye. |
| 168 km (104 mi) N from epicenter |
Çay Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye. |
| 170 km (106 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Konya Konya, Türkiye. |
| 172 km (107 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Denizli Denizli, Türkiye. |
| 177 km (110 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Merkezefendi Denizli, Türkiye. |
| 177 km (110 mi) NE from epicenter |
Kadınhanı Konya, Türkiye. |
| 180 km (112 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Çumra Konya, Türkiye. |
| 182 km (113 mi) N from epicenter |
Bolvadin Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye. |
| 184 km (114 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Dalaman Muğla, Türkiye. |
| 186 km (116 mi) W from epicenter |
Ortaca Muğla, Türkiye. |
| 187 km (116 mi) N from epicenter |
Afyonkarahisar Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye. |
| 190 km (118 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Ermenek Karaman, Türkiye. |
| 192 km (119 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Sarayköy Denizli, Türkiye. |
| 211 km (131 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Anamur Mersin, Türkiye. |
| 211 km (131 mi) E from epicenter |
Karaman Karaman, Türkiye. |
| 216 km (134 mi) NW from epicenter |
Uşak Uşak, Türkiye. |
| 219 km (136 mi) W from epicenter |
Muğla Muğla, Türkiye. |
| 240 km (149 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Nazilli Aydın, Türkiye. |
| 244 km (152 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Ródos South Aegean, Greece. |
| 270 km (168 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Kütahya Kütahya, Türkiye. |
| 277 km (172 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Aydın Aydın, Türkiye. |
| 282 km (175 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Salihli Manisa, Türkiye. |
| 282 km (175 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Ödemiş İzmir, Türkiye. |
| 288 km (179 mi) E from epicenter |
Ereğli Konya, Türkiye. |
| 294 km (183 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Paphos Pafos, Cyprus. |
| 296 km (184 mi) SE from epicenter |
Kyrenia Keryneia, Cyprus. |
| 300 km (186 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Polatlı Ankara, Türkiye. |
Shaking reported by 12 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 12 people have reported shaking in 5 places, all within Turkey.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Antalya, Antalya, Turkey: 6 people.
- Alanya, Antalya, Turkey: 2 people.
- Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey: 2 people.
- Manavgat, Antalya, Turkey: 1 person.
- Tefenni, Burdur, Turkey: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
In the days before this main shock, 2 smaller foreshocks were detected. Nearby this earthquake a foreshock struck 10 hrs earlier. It measured a magnitude of 4.6
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 4.6 |
10 hrs earlier Dec 8, 2025 03:31 (Istanbul Time) | 51 km (31 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
47 mins earlier Dec 8, 2025 12:34 (Istanbul Time) | 54 km (33 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
Dec 8, 2025 13:21 (Istanbul Time) | - |
More earthquakes coming?
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since November 12th, 2025, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 281 km (175 mi) further south-east. An even stronger magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck on January 11th, 2022.
In total, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 8 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck on land near a coastal area (25 km from the sea). | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 111 km (69 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 07/01/26 01:28 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000rtch
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20251208_0000165
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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