A magnitude 1.3 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 2 November 2026, 16:25 Turkey time (13:25 UTC). The focal depth was about 13.5 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 1.3 and Kandilli Observatory 1.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~5 km), Düzce (~36 km), Zonguldak (~77 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version