Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Balıkesir · Balıkesir
Country overviewTurkey · Balıkesir
M1.6 Earthquake near Balıkesir (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On July 22, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Balıkesir (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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
Volcanoes nearby
Balıkesir
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 470 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
633
Country (24h)
Turkey
85
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