1.8MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.8 Earthquake in Bayburt, Turkey

21 October 2026, 00:07 · 11 days ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationBESPINAR-DEMIROZU (BAYBURT)
Magnitude1.8
Depth9.8 km
Coordinates40.0202, 39.8495
ProvinceBayburt

A magnitude 1.8 earthquake was recorded near BESPINAR-DEMIROZU (BAYBURT) on 21 October 2026, 00:07 Turkey time (21:07 UTC). The focal depth was about 9.8 km (very shallow).

This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak).

Nearest provincial capitals: Bayburt (~42 km), Erzincan (~43 km), Gümüşhane (~58 km).

No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.

Turkish version