A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded near ÇILDIR (ARDAHAN) on 2 November 2026, 21:52 Turkey time (18:52 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.0 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is II (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 2.2 and Kandilli Observatory 2.0.
Nearest provincial capitals: Ardahan (~36 km), Kars (~63 km), Artvin (~109 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version