2.1MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 2.1 Earthquake in Kars, Turkey

26 October 2026, 20:53 · 5 days ago
Estimated intensity: II · Micro / weak
LocationDAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS)
Magnitude2.1
Depth14.8 km
Coordinates40.9758, 43.1103
ProvinceKars

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded near DAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS) on 26 October 2026, 20:53 Turkey time (17:53 UTC). The focal depth was about 14.8 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: Ardahan (~38 km), Kars (~42 km), Artvin (~111 km).

3 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.

Turkish version

Aftershocks and later earthquakes (100 km, 3 days)

MagnitudeLocationTime (Turkey)DepthDistance
1.7GULYUZU-ARPACAY (KARS)26.10.2026 21:54 5 days ago28.9 km13 km
1.9DAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS)26.10.2026 21:59 5 days ago19.6 km0 km
1.9DAGKOYU-ARPACAY (KARS)26.10.2026 22:03 5 days ago9.4 km1 km