Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 13.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Balıkesir · Marmara
Country overviewTurkey · Balıkesir
M1.6 Earthquake near Marmara, Balıkesir (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Marmara, Balıkesir (Turkey) on August 8, 2026 at 20:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — deeper than 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
03 Oct 2025 – 03 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 488 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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50
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