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M1.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 13:02:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Sındırgı, Balıkesir (Turkey) on June 16, 2026 at 13:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 147 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 13:02:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Balıkesir
City
Sındırgı
Village
Karagür
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.27330, 28.10810
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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: 85 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 398 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: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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