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M1.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 20:35:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Balıkesir (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 20:35:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Balıkesir
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.71270, 27.63180
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than 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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