July 18: Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude registered near Malatya, Turkey

Published Jul 18, 2026

BATTALGAZI, Malatya — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Malatya on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 03:21 UTC (06:21 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 17 km southeast of Malatya and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey