Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Malatya · Battalgazi
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M1.4 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On June 12, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 103 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
d35ca25cd4dc9b4948eec2bd46b6a429bbda2b7e
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 16:46:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Yaygın Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.20970,
38.61470
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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
Battalgazi
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 64 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
620
Country (24h)
Turkey
103
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