A magnitude 0.9 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 5 November 2026, 22:56 Turkey time (19:56 UTC). The focal depth was about 6.9 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 0.9 and Kandilli Observatory 1.2.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~17 km), Düzce (~41 km), Zonguldak (~63 km).
1 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | MERKEZ (BOLU) | 05.11.2026 23:01 4 h ago | 11.6 km | 1 km |