1.6MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake in Balıkesir, Turkey

5 November 2026, 19:06 · 1 h ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationSINDIRGI (BALIKESİR)
Magnitude1.6
AFAD 1.6 · Kandilli 1.7
Depth5.3 km
Coordinates39.2205, 28.1490
ProvinceBalıkesir

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near SINDIRGI (BALIKESİR) on 5 November 2026, 19:06 Turkey time (16:06 UTC). The focal depth was about 5.3 km (very shallow).

This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 1.6 and Kandilli Observatory 1.7.

Nearest provincial capitals: Balıkesir (~53 km), Manisa (~92 km), Uşak (~125 km).

No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.

Turkish version