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M1.2 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 11:00:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 11:00:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Sındırgı
Village
Aktaş
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.16360, 28.18830
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 71 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 378 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 393 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 457 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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