Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Balıkesir · Balıkesir
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M1.1 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On August 7, 2026 at 02:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Balıkesir (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper than the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Balıkesir
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 488 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
437
Country (24h)
Turkey
50
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