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Earthquake occurs in the Sea of Marmara

AFAD has announced that a 3.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sea of Marmara. The earthquake, recorded at 23:41, was reported to have taken place 4.54 kilometers from the Marmara district of Balıkesir.

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Published: 17.06.2026 00:45 Updated: 17.06.2026 00:45
Earthquake occurs in the Sea of Marmara

An earthquake occurred in the Sea of Marmara during the night hours.

According to data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the magnitude of the earthquake recorded off the coast of the Marmara district of Balıkesir was measured at 3.6.

According to the data shared by AFAD, the earthquake was recorded on June 16, 2026, at 23:41.

It was stated that the epicenter of the tremor was the Sea of Marmara and that the earthquake occurred 4.54 kilometers from the Marmara district of Balıkesir.

The earthquake was reported to have occurred at 40.60056 north latitude and 27.48972 east longitude, at a depth of 13.39 kilometers below the surface.


News Source: 12punto

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