A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded near MERKEZ (ELAZIĞ) on 12 November 2026, 23:12 Turkey time (20:12 UTC). The focal depth was about 5.1 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is III (Light / felt). AFAD reported magnitude 2.8 and Kandilli Observatory 2.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Elazığ (~29 km), Tunceli (~62 km), Bingöl (~93 km).
1 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | MERKEZ (ELAZIĞ) | 12.11.2026 23:49 1 h ago | 7.1 km | 3 km |