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M4.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Altıeylül, Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-04-02 18:23:00 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Altıeylül on Apr 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Altıeylül, Balıkesir (Turkey) · 2026-04-02 18:23:00 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Altıeylül, Balıkesir (Turkey) on April 2, 2026 at 18:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Turkey: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 18:23:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Altıeylül
Village
Halalca
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
39.61000, 27.94000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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

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