Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 8.5 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 May 18, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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.
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Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 18, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 176 Catalogue entries
Of 175 other entries for this area and period, 64 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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