A magnitude 1.2 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 4 November 2026, 01:50 Turkey time (22:50 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.1 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 1.2 and Kandilli Observatory 1.4.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~14 km), Düzce (~47 km), Zonguldak (~69 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version