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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yeşilyurt (Malatya)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:29:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Yeşilyurt (Malatya). 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 event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:29:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.34306, 38.24972
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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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