Earthquake of Magnitude 1.6 in Balkatan, Türkiye

Earthquake of Magnitude 1.6 in Balkatan , Türkiye

Full details of the magnitude 1.6 earthquake that occurred in Balkatan, Türkiye. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

Information

Date (Local Time)	details_loading_local_time
Date (UTC)	Dec 26, 2025 15:05 UTC
Magnitude	1.6
Depth	-12 km (-7.33 miles)
Location	EASTERN TURKEY
Country	Türkiye
Region	Şanlıurfa
City	Balkatan
Coordinates	lat 37.1858, lon 39.1125
Source	emsc

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