1.7MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake in Kars, Turkey

26 October 2026, 21:54 · 5 days ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationGULYUZU-ARPACAY (KARS)
Magnitude1.7
Depth28.9 km
Coordinates41.0427, 43.2338
ProvinceKars

A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near GULYUZU-ARPACAY (KARS) on 26 October 2026, 21:54 Turkey time (18:54 UTC). The focal depth was about 28.9 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: Ardahan (~45 km), Kars (~50 km), Artvin (~119 km).

2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.

Turkish version

Aftershocks and later earthquakes (100 km, 3 days)

MagnitudeLocationTime (Turkey)DepthDistance
1.9DAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS)26.10.2026 21:59 5 days ago19.6 km13 km
1.9DAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS)26.10.2026 22:03 5 days ago9.4 km13 km