A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded near NİKSAR (TOKAT) on 12 November 2026, 02:31 Turkey time (23:31 UTC). The focal depth was about 6.7 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is III (Light / felt). AFAD reported magnitude 2.7 and Kandilli Observatory 3.0.
Nearest provincial capitals: Tokat (~46 km), Ordu (~90 km), Samsun (~92 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version