5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Malatya, Turkey

On May 20, 2026, at 09:00 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck the Battalgazi district in Malatya, Turkey. According to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the tremor occurred at a focal depth of 7.03 kilometers. The seismic activity was felt across several neighboring provinces, including Kahramanmaras, Diyarbakir, Adiyaman, Elazig, Tunceli, Gaziantep, Hatay, and Adana. Residents in the affected areas reported significant alarm, leading many to evacuate buildings and gather in the streets. As of the latest reports, no casualties or major structural damages have been officially recorded. Turkish authorities have confirmed that field inspections are ongoing to ensure safety. Emergency response teams continue to monitor the situation throughout the region.