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M3.6 Depth: 12.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Pütürge, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 07:21:06 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Pütürge on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Pütürge, Malatya (Turkey) · 2026-05-20 07:21:06 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Pütürge, Malatya (Turkey) on May 20, 2026 at 07:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 07:21:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Malatya
City
Pütürge
Village
Kavaklıdere Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.25360, 38.59000
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 127 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 474 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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