Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- AFAD
Malatya · Battalgazi
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M1.1 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On October 18, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by AFAD. Turkey: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
3da14eb75f5221ec09067332ef31358fa7cb6d9e
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 17:26:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Kamıştaş Mahallesi
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.30600,
38.73267
Temperature
19.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Battalgazi
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 68 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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582
Country (24h)
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22
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