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M0.9 Depth: 10.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Balâ, Ankara (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 15:42:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Balâ, Ankara (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 106 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 15:42:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Ankara
City
Balâ
Village
Yeniköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.47500, 33.01970
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 401 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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