A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck near the Turkish city of Çanakkale on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:42 p.m. local time (EEST), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The epicenter was located approximately 68 kilometers from Çanakkale — a coastal province in northwestern Turkey known for its strategic location near the Dardanelles Strait.
The quake occurred at a focal depth of 35 kilometers, indicating a moderately deep seismic event. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been confirmed.