A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded near KOVANCILAR (ELAZIĞ) on 12 November 2026, 16:09 Turkey time (13:09 UTC). The focal depth was about 18.0 km (shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is II (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 2.5 and Kandilli Observatory 2.6.
Nearest provincial capitals: Bingöl (~41 km), Tunceli (~58 km), Elazığ (~72 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version