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M1.0 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:08:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Battalgazi, Malatya on May 22, 2026 at 01:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:08:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Malatya
City
Battalgazi
Village
Uluköy Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.22580, 38.47170
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 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

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