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M3.0 Depth: 8.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 00:10:00 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Sındırgı on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey) · 2026-01-12 00:10:00 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey) on January 12, 2026 at 00:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 00:10:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Sındırgı
Village
Ormaniçi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.18530, 28.13430
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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    Distance: 75 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 376 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 392 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 453 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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