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M1.4 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya

UTC time: 2026-05-21 01:42:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Battalgazi, Malatya on May 21, 2026 at 01:42 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 01:42:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Malatya
City
Battalgazi
Village
Gülümuşağı Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.19140, 38.50110
Temperature
8.7°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
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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