A magnitude 1.5 earthquake was recorded near KOVANCILAR (ELAZIĞ) on 9 November 2026, 00:23 Turkey time (21:23 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 1.5 and Kandilli Observatory 1.5.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bingöl (~49 km), Tunceli (~52 km), Elazığ (~65 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | PÜLÜMÜR (TUNCELİ) | 09.11.2026 01:01 6 h ago | 7.0 km | 64 km |
| 1.4 | SİVRİCE (ELAZIĞ) | 09.11.2026 03:57 3 h ago | 7.2 km | 74 km |