A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 6 November 2026, 06:46 Turkey time (03:46 UTC). The focal depth was about 5.7 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 1.6 and Kandilli Observatory 1.7.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~11 km), Düzce (~44 km), Zonguldak (~71 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version