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M1.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Balya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 09:11:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Balya (Turkey) on November 28, 2025 at 09:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 09:11:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
City
Balya
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.71083, 27.62028
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 148 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 401 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 416 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 439 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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