A magnitude 1.2 earthquake was recorded near ŞAVŞAT (ARTVİN) on 2 November 2026, 02:49 Turkey time (23:49 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 I (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 1.2 and Kandilli Observatory 1.3.
Nearest provincial capitals: Ardahan (~17 km), Artvin (~60 km), Kars (~82 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version