Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 14.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Malatya · Hekimhan
Country overviewTurkey · Malatya
M1.5 Earthquake near Hekimhan, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2026 at 04:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Hekimhan, Malatya (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — deeper 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
Volcanoes nearby
Hekimhan
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
617
Country (24h)
Turkey
70
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