A magnitude 1.3 earthquake was recorded near SİVRİCE (ELAZIĞ) on 31 October 2026, 20:21 Turkey time (17:21 UTC). The focal depth was about 8.7 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 1.3 and Kandilli Observatory 1.6.
Nearest provincial capitals: Elazığ (~36 km), Malatya (~63 km), Tunceli (~91 km).
3 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | AKÇADAĞ (MALATYA) | 31.10.2026 21:11 5 h ago | 7.1 km | 92 km |
| 1.2 | YEŞİLYURT (MALATYA) | 31.10.2026 22:45 4 h ago | 7.0 km | 75 km |
| 1.4 | BATTALGAZİ (MALATYA) | 01.11.2026 01:14 1 h ago | 15.8 km | 54 km |