A magnitude 1.5 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 5 November 2026, 02:32 Turkey time (23:32 UTC). The focal depth was about 8.5 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 1.5 and Kandilli Observatory 1.6.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~5 km), Düzce (~35 km), Zonguldak (~78 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version