Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 10.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Malatya · Pütürge
Country overviewTurkey · Malatya
M1.6 Earthquake near Pütürge, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Pütürge, Malatya (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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
Pütürge
Context for this earthquake
17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 76 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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536
Country (24h)
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59
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