1.6MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake in Malatya, Turkey

9 November 2026, 08:51 · 1 h ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationBATTALGAZİ (MALATYA)
Magnitude1.6
Depth5.3 km
Coordinates38.2907, 38.5687
ProvinceMalatya

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near BATTALGAZİ (MALATYA) on 9 November 2026, 08:51 Turkey time (05:51 UTC). The focal depth was about 5.3 km (very shallow).

This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak).

Nearest provincial capitals: Malatya (~24 km), Adıyaman (~64 km), Elazığ (~71 km).

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

Turkish version