M3.5
Depth:
6.9 km
M3.5 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey) on January 13, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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