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M1.0 Depth: 21.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 13:34:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey) on July 5, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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. Turkey: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 13:34:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Malatya
City
Battalgazi
Village
Alhanuşağı Mahallesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.28140, 38.63330
Temperature
32.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 km
21.4 km — deeper 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

  • Karaca Dag
    Distance: 125 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 469 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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