Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 5.3 km
- Source
- AFAD
Malatya · Pütürge
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M1.1 Earthquake near Pütürge, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Pütürge, Malatya (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower 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
Pütürge
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 75 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
652
Country (24h)
Turkey
90
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