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M3.0 Depth: 13.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 08:43:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Balıkesir on Feb 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey) · 2026-02-09 08:43:32 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Balıkesir (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 08:43:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Balıkesir
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.74000, 27.76000
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 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

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