Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake in Malatya, Turkey

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near PÜTÜRGE (MALATYA) on 3 November 2026, 18:56 Turkey time (15:56 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.0 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 1.6 and Kandilli Observatory 1.6.

Nearest provincial capitals: Malatya (~37 km), Adıyaman (~54 km), Elazığ (~77 km).

1 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.