Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ankara · Balâ
Country overviewTurkey · Ankara
M1.3 Earthquake near Balâ, Ankara (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Balâ, Ankara (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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
Ankara
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 109 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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552
Country (24h)
Turkey
59
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