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M2.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 21:37:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Balıkesir (Turkey) on June 16, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 123 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 21:37:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Balıkesir
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.59100, 27.50270
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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  • Kula
    Distance: 240 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 485 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 488 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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