M1.1 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sındırgı (Balıkesir)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:56:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Sındırgı (Balıkesir) on April 5, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:56:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.20944, 28.07944
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 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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