A magnitude 1.4 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BİNGÖL) on 12 November 2026, 18:34 Turkey time (15:34 UTC). The focal depth was about 10.1 km (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 (~21 km), Tunceli (~79 km), Muş (~96 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version