A magnitude 1.4 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BİNGÖL) on 7 November 2026, 10:59 Turkey time (07:59 UTC). The focal depth was about 8.4 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 1.4 and Kandilli Observatory 1.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bingöl (~27 km), Tunceli (~65 km), Erzincan (~103 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version