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M3.0 Earthquake near Kale, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-10-23 00:23:39 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Kale, Malatya (Turkey) · 2026-10-23 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Kale, Malatya (Turkey) · 2026-10-23 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2026 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Kale, Malatya (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

ID
53cd2cc2f45c256caf229ab6aee5e60bf04a87bd
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 00:23:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Malatya
City
Kale
Village
Sarıot Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.36450, 38.74680
Temperature
13.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,123 Catalogue entries

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