A magnitude 1.3 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 5 November 2026, 23:01 Turkey time (20:01 UTC). The focal depth was about 11.6 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 1.2.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~17 km), Düzce (~42 km), Zonguldak (~63 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version