A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near AŞKALE (ERZURUM) on 5 November 2026, 16:29 Turkey time (13:29 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).
Nearest provincial capitals: Bayburt (~51 km), Erzurum (~61 km), Erzincan (~93 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version