A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (ÇORUM) on 3 November 2026, 13:48 Turkey time (10:48 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 II (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 2.6 and Kandilli Observatory 2.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Çorum (~16 km), Yozgat (~84 km), Amasya (~91 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version