A magnitude 1.5 earthquake was recorded near MECİTÖZÜ (ÇORUM) on 8 November 2026, 23:45 Turkey time (20:45 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.1 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 1.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Çorum (~34 km), Amasya (~46 km), Yozgat (~86 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | SUNGURLU (ÇORUM) | 09.11.2026 04:02 3 h ago | 7.0 km | 84 km |
| 1.3 | MERKEZ (ÇORUM) | 09.11.2026 05:52 1 h ago | 7.0 km | 42 km |