A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded near OTLUKBELI-DEMIROZU (BAYBURT) on 16 October 2026, 17:46 Turkey time (14:46 UTC). The focal depth was about 5.0 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is III (Light / felt).
Nearest provincial capitals: Bayburt (~38 km), Erzincan (~47 km), Gümüşhane (~63 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | KEDEK-KEMAH (ERZINCAN) | 17.10.2026 00:22 15 days ago | 8.0 km | 82 km |
| 1.7 | AYDINCIK-REFAHIYE (ERZINCAN) | 18.10.2026 17:55 13 days ago | 16.8 km | 93 km |