A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near COLAKLI-SARIKAMIS (KARS) on 20 October 2026, 03:23 Turkey time (00:23 UTC). The focal depth was about 11.6 km (shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak).
Nearest provincial capitals: Ağrı (~51 km), Kars (~74 km), Erzurum (~116 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | SARICA-(AGRI) | 20.10.2026 04:18 11 days ago | 10.1 km | 29 km |
| 1.5 | KARACOBAN (ERZURUM) | 22.10.2026 01:54 10 days ago | 8.0 km | 88 km |