20.05.2026 10:01
The 5.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Malatya was felt in surrounding provinces, while the early warning notification sent seconds before to Android phones accurately predicted the intensity of the shaking, drawing attention.
The 5.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Malatya's Battalgazi district caused panic. Following the tremor, which was also felt in neighboring provinces, citizens took to the streets.
EPICENTER OF THE EARTHQUAKE: BATTALGAZI
According to data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake occurred at 09:00. The earthquake, whose epicenter was announced as Malatya's Battalgazi district, was reported to have a magnitude of 5.6.
The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 7 kilometers, was felt in many provinces, particularly Kahramanmaraş, Elazığ, Şanlıurfa, and Kayseri.
CITIZENS TOOK TO THE STREETS
The tremor experienced in the morning hours caused brief panic in the region. It was learned that citizens who felt the earthquake came out of their homes and workplaces.
EARTHQUAKE EARLY WARNING NOTIFICATION SPOT ON
Meanwhile, an early warning notification was sent to phones with the Android operating system shortly before the earthquake. The notification, received seconds before the tremor, accurately predicted even the earthquake's intensity.