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Magnitude 1.5 Earthquake in Malatya, Turkey

8 November 2026, 02:32 · 4 h ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationDOĞANŞEHİR (MALATYA)
Magnitude1.5
AFAD 1.5 · Kandilli 1.4
Depth7.1 km
Coordinates38.1382, 38.0912
ProvinceMalatya

A magnitude 1.5 earthquake was recorded near DOĞANŞEHİR (MALATYA) on 8 November 2026, 02:32 Turkey time (23:32 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.1 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 1.5 and Kandilli Observatory 1.4.

Nearest provincial capitals: Malatya (~30 km), Adıyaman (~45 km), Elazığ (~115 km).

No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.

Turkish version