M3.4 earthquake: Gönen, Balıkesir
According to AFAD, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck near Gönen, Balıkesir on October 14, 2026. It was recorded at 08:38 PM GMT+3 at a depth of 6.1 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by AFAD.
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Magnitude
M3.4
ML · Minor
Depth
6.1 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:38:06 PM
October 14, 2026
Local time
08:38 PM
October 14, 2026 · GMT+3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 53 km from Balıkesir.
- Balıkesir · 53 km NW
- Tekirdağ · 101 km S
- Çanakkale · 105 km E
- Bursa · 122 km W
- Lüleburgaz · 148 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.9.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 31 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.2 earthquake on April 23, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 14, 2026 earthquake near Gönen, Balıkesir?
The earthquake occurred near Gönen, Balıkesir at 40.090° N, 27.642° E, at a depth of 6.1 km. The nearest town was Balıkesir, about 53 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Gönen, Balıkesir?
AFAD reported a magnitude of ML 3.4 (minor). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Gönen, Balıkesir?
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.9.