A magnitude 1.4 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 2 November 2026, 03:35 Turkey time (00:35 UTC). The focal depth was about 13.0 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 1.6.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~11 km), Düzce (~44 km), Zonguldak (~70 km).
3 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | MERKEZ (BOLU) | 02.11.2026 03:44 5 h ago | 12.3 km | 1 km |
| 1.8 | BEYPAZARI (ANKARA) | 02.11.2026 03:47 5 h ago | 7.0 km | 69 km |
| 1.1 | MERKEZ (BOLU) | 02.11.2026 04:23 5 h ago | 12.6 km | 9 km |