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M1.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Arguvan, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 18:22:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Arguvan, Malatya (Turkey) on August 13, 2026 at 18:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 18:22:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Malatya
City
Arguvan
Village
Yenisu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.88530, 38.33470
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 188 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 481 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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