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M1.3 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 18:32:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 18:32:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Sındırgı
Village
Yaylacık
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.21420, 28.17190
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 77 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 381 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 396 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 457 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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