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M1.0 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 22:30:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey) on January 5, 2026 at 22:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 22:30:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Sındırgı
Village
Osmanlar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.22000, 28.34110
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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: 73 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 391 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 406 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 471 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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