Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Malatya · Akçadağ
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M3.0 Earthquake near Akçadağ, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On June 4, 2026 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Akçadağ, Malatya (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Malatya Erhaç Airport31.2 kmStraight-line distance
Turkey · MLX · LTAT
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-11-07
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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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
705
Country (24h)
Turkey
64
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