1.6MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake in Malatya, Turkey

6 November 2026, 01:05 · 2 h ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationPÜTÜRGE (MALATYA)
Magnitude1.6
AFAD 1.6 · Kandilli 1.6
Depth15.3 km
Coordinates38.3160, 38.8062
ProvinceMalatya

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near PÜTÜRGE (MALATYA) on 6 November 2026, 01:05 Turkey time (22:05 UTC). The focal depth was about 15.3 km (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 (~43 km), Elazığ (~54 km), Adıyaman (~77 km).

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

Turkish version