1.7MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake in Samsun, Turkey

17 October 2026, 19:40 · 14 days ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationBOLAT-LADIK (SAMSUN)
Magnitude1.7
Depth10.3 km
Coordinates40.8942, 35.9710
ProvinceSamsun

A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near BOLAT-LADIK (SAMSUN) on 17 October 2026, 19:40 Turkey time (16:40 UTC). The focal depth was about 10.3 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: Amasya (~30 km), Samsun (~53 km), Tokat (~81 km).

1 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.

Turkish version

Aftershocks and later earthquakes (100 km, 3 days)

MagnitudeLocationTime (Turkey)DepthDistance
2.0ILYAS-(AMASYA)18.10.2026 11:17 13 days ago3.9 km39 km