Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Malatya · Darende
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M2.3 Earthquake near Darende, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Darende, Malatya (Turkey) on September 15, 2026 at 14:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Malatya
Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 167 Catalogue entries
Of 166 other entries for this area and period, 61 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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544
Country (24h)
Turkey
64
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