Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 14.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Balıkesir · Balıkesir
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M1.4 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Balıkesir (Turkey) on July 9, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 EMSC. Turkey: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport43.8 kmStraight-line distance
Turkey · TEQ · LTBU
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-16
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Balıkesir
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 472 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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539
Country (24h)
Turkey
66
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