1.9MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.9 Earthquake in Kars, Turkey

26 October 2026, 22:03 · 5 days ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationDAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS)
Magnitude1.9
Depth9.4 km
Coordinates40.9712, 43.1052
ProvinceKars

A magnitude 1.9 earthquake was recorded near DAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS) on 26 October 2026, 22:03 Turkey time (19:03 UTC). The focal depth was about 9.4 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: Ardahan (~37 km), Kars (~41 km), Artvin (~110 km).

No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.

Turkish version