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M2.7 Depth: 12.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Battalgazi (Malatya)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 23:48:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Battalgazi (Malatya) on May 20, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 23:48:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.30472, 38.60167
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 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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