Latest earthquakes near Malatya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Malatya, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malatya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malatya, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Malatya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Malatya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Malatya and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2026 03:35AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit near Erbaa in Türkiye on Friday Night.
Malatya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malatya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Malatya roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Malatya in 2023. A total of 680 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Malatya that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Malatya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Malatya during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 907 | 93.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 6.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Malatya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malatya occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) south-west of Malatya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malatya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-west of Malatya. It is the strongest earthquake near Malatya in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Malatya in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Malatya.
Nearest earthquakes from Malatya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Malatya. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Malatya.
When was the last earthquake in Malatya?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Malatya on the afternoon of April 1, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-east of Malatya at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malatya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malatya?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Malatya on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 205km north-northeast of Malatya at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Malatya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malatya?
In the past 10 years, 973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malatya. This averages to 97 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
