A magnitude 1.3 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (ÇORUM) on 9 November 2026, 05:52 Turkey time (02:52 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.0 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 1.3 and Kandilli Observatory 1.1.
Nearest provincial capitals: Çorum (~16 km), Yozgat (~68 km), Amasya (~86 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version