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M1.6 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir

UTC time: 2026-04-05 10:18:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Sındırgı, Balıkesir. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 10:18:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Balıkesir
City
Sındırgı
Village
Yaylabayır
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.12990, 28.36030
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 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

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