A magnitude 1.8 earthquake was recorded near PÜTÜRGE (MALATYA) on 8 November 2026, 22:42 Turkey time (19:42 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 1.8 and Kandilli Observatory 1.7.
Nearest provincial capitals: Malatya (~46 km), Elazığ (~57 km), Adıyaman (~74 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | SİVRİCE (ELAZIĞ) | 09.11.2026 03:57 3 h ago | 7.2 km | 40 km |
| 0.9 | PÜTÜRGE (MALATYA) | 09.11.2026 05:43 1 h ago | 6.9 km | 19 km |