1.6MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake in Malatya, Turkey

6 November 2026, 05:44 · 48 min ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationDOĞANŞEHİR (MALATYA)
Magnitude1.6
AFAD 1.6 · Kandilli 1.6
Depth7.0 km
Coordinates37.9995, 37.5952
ProvinceMalatya

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near DOĞANŞEHİR (MALATYA) on 6 November 2026, 05:44 Turkey time (02:44 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: Adıyaman (~66 km), Malatya (~74 km), Kahramanmaraş (~75 km).

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

Turkish version