[OC] Sharp Increase in M≥4 Earthquakes in the Aegean Region in 2025 (USGS Data)

This visualization shows the annual number of earthquakes with magnitude ≥4.0 in the broader Aegean Plate region and western Anatolia. In 2025, the region has already recorded more than 500 M≥4 events, compared to a long-term average of roughly 200–250 events per year. This represents more than a twofold increase relative to typical activity levels. Context: [...]