Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Balıkesir · Topağaç Mahallesi
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M1.5 Earthquake near Topağaç Mahallesi, Balıkesir (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Topağaç Mahallesi, Balıkesir (Turkey) on February 18, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 103 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
1dd44254bb9a8bbd997f30678a2cc18754f03664
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 21:02:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.60140,
27.65170
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Balıkesir
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 491 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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103
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