Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Malatya · Darende
Country overviewTurkey · Malatya
M1.8 Earthquake near Darende, Malatya (Turkey)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Darende, Malatya (Turkey). 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. Turkey: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — close to the regional average (8.6 km)
Regional average: 8.6 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
Malatya
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 189 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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575
Country (24h)
Turkey
40
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