A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (ELAZIĞ) on 8 November 2026, 15:28 Turkey time (12:28 UTC). The focal depth was about 12.8 km (shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 1.6 and Kandilli Observatory 1.9.
Nearest provincial capitals: Elazığ (~29 km), Tunceli (~58 km), Bingöl (~90 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version