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M3.6 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 20:41:19 UTC Local time: —

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M3.6 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey) · 2026-06-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.6 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey) · 2026-06-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Balıkesir (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
1eddc611319bae3c299fa3744e581a2ce38e789c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 20:41:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Balıkesir
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.57922, 27.46255
Temperature
21.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 240 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 483 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 485 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 498 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

Balıkesir

Context for this earthquake

19 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 83 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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