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M3.0 Depth: 11.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 16:34:13 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Battalgazi on Jul 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey) · 2026-07-28 16:34:13 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey) on July 28, 2026 at 16:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 16:34:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Malatya
City
Battalgazi
Village
Yaygın Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.25150, 38.52420
Temperature
32.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 131 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 479 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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