M1.8 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 12:31:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Battalgazi, Malatya (Turkey) on August 9, 2026 at 12:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 12:31:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Malatya

City

Battalgazi

Village

Gülümuşağı Mahallesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.22550, 38.49370

Temperature

33.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 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

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