1986 Malatya earthquake

1986 Malatya earthquake
UTC time1986-05-05 03:35:38
ISC event494730
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date5 May 1986 (1986-05-05)
Local time06:35:38 TRT
Magnitude6.1 Mw
Depth9.6 km (6.0 mi)
Epicenter37°59′35″N 37°48′22″E / 37.993°N 37.806°E / 37.993; 37.806
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedTurkey
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)
Peak acceleration0.056 g
Aftershocks5.8 Mw
Casualties15 dead, 100 injured

The 1986 Malatya earthquake was a Mw 6.1 earthquake that occurred in the early morning hours of May 5, 1986. It registered a maximum Modified Mercalli Intensity of VIII (Severe). It occurred near the city of Malatya, Turkey.