Key Points
- An earthquake occurred at 06:20 on 18 July 2026 in Battalgazi, Malatya.
- The magnitude of the tremor was announced as 5 according to AFAD and Kandilli data.
- Following the earthquake felt by the local residents, aftershocks are expected.
By the Numbers
Magnitude 5 earthquakeOccurred at 06:20Date of 18 July 2026
On the morning of 18 July 2026, a magnitude 5 earthquake was recorded in the Battalgazi district of Malatya. The tremor, which was also felt by the local residents, was monitored instantly by AFAD and the Kandilli Observatory.
Following the tremor, whether there would be aftershocks in the region became a matter of curiosity. The data included in AFAD's recent earthquakes list confirmed that the epicenter of the tremor was Battalgazi.
The magnitude of the earthquake, which caused short-term panic in Malatya and surrounding districts, and the potential damage situation are being investigated by the authorized institutions.
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- Exactly when did the earthquake occur in Malatya?
- The earthquake occurred at 06:20 on 18 July 2026.
- What is the epicenter and magnitude of the tremor?
- The epicenter of the earthquake, which had a magnitude of 5, was recorded as the Battalgazi district of Malatya.
- Is this tremor an aftershock or the main earthquake?
- No clear information was provided on this matter in the news content, but the data is shared in the instant earthquake list by AFAD and Kandilli.
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