2.1MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 2.1 Earthquake in Kars, Turkey

13 October 2026, 14:54 · 18 days ago
Estimated intensity: II · Micro / weak
LocationPARMAKDERE-SARIKAMIS (KARS)
Magnitude2.1
Depth20.7 km
Coordinates40.3263, 42.1683
ProvinceKars

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded near PARMAKDERE-SARIKAMIS (KARS) on 13 October 2026, 14:54 Turkey time (11:54 UTC). The focal depth was about 20.7 km (shallow).

This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is II (Micro / weak).

Nearest provincial capitals: Kars (~84 km), Erzurum (~90 km), Ardahan (~98 km).

2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.

Turkish version

Aftershocks and later earthquakes (100 km, 3 days)

MagnitudeLocationTime (Turkey)DepthDistance
2.1PARMAKDERE-SARIKAMIS (KARS)13.10.2026 15:10 18 days ago18.6 km5 km
2.0PARMAKDERE-SARIKAMIS (KARS)13.10.2026 16:27 18 days ago10.7 km3 km