A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded near SHİRAK (ERMENİSTAN) - [35.43 KM] AKYAKA (KARS) on 1 November 2026, 13:41 Turkey time (10:41 UTC). The focal depth was about 12.4 km (shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is II (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 2.6 and Kandilli Observatory 2.7.
Nearest provincial capitals: Kars (~95 km), Ardahan (~105 km), Iğdır (~138 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version