A magnitude 1.9 earthquake was recorded near KARAKAS-ARICAK (ELAZIĞ) on 14 October 2026, 14:15 Turkey time (11:15 UTC). The focal depth was about 8.6 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak).
Nearest provincial capitals: Bingöl (~44 km), Diyarbakır (~70 km), Tunceli (~88 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | DEDEPINARI-(ELAZIG) | 15.10.2026 01:15 17 days ago | 2.1 km | 93 km |
| 1.7 | SEHSUVAR-(ELAZIG) | 16.10.2026 23:02 15 days ago | 8.7 km | 56 km |