1986 Malatya earthquake
| UTC time | 1986-05-05 03:35:38 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 494730 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 5 May 1986 |
| Local time | 06:35:38 TRT |
| Magnitude | 6.1 Mw |
| Depth | 9.6 km (6.0 mi) |
| Epicenter | 37°59′35″N 37°48′22″E / 37.993°N 37.806°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.056 g |
| Aftershocks | 5.8 Mw |
| Casualties | 15 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.