A magnitude 1.5 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 2 November 2026, 03:44 Turkey time (00:44 UTC). The focal depth was about 12.3 km (shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak).
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~12 km), Düzce (~45 km), Zonguldak (~70 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 km |