A magnitude 1.4 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 3 November 2026, 20:09 Turkey time (17:09 UTC). The focal depth was about 11.8 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 (~12 km), Düzce (~45 km), Zonguldak (~69 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version