A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (BOLU) on 31 October 2026, 12:36 Turkey time (09:36 UTC). The focal depth was about 9.7 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 1.7 and Kandilli Observatory 1.6.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bolu (~12 km), Düzce (~45 km), Zonguldak (~69 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | MERKEZ (KARABÜK) | 31.10.2026 15:51 11 h ago | 14.3 km | 89 km |
| 1.0 | MERKEZ (BOLU) | 31.10.2026 20:24 6 h ago | 12.5 km | 1 km |