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M1.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Sındırgı (Balıkesir)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 03:06:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 03:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Sındırgı (Balıkesir). With a focal depth of about 7 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
M1.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 03:06:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
39.22639, 28.14667
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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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