1.6MAGNITUDE
Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake in Tunceli, Turkey
15 November 2026, 18:40 · 2 h ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weakLocationOvacik (Tunceli)
Magnitude1.6
AFAD 1.6 · Kandilli 1.8
Depth15.8 km
Coordinates39.4098, 39.1207
ProvinceTunceli
A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near Ovacik (Tunceli) on 15 November 2026, 18:40 Turkey time (15:40 UTC). The focal depth was about 15.8 km (shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 1.6 and Kandilli Observatory 1.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Erzincan (~49 km), Tunceli (~50 km), Elazığ (~82 km).
2 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
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Aftershocks and later earthquakes (100 km, 3 days)
| MMagnitude | Location | Time (TR)Time (Turkey) | Depth | kmDistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Kemah (Erzincan) 1 h ago · 8.2 km | 15 Nov 2026, 20:1315 Nov 20:13 17:13 UTC | 8.2 km | 9 km |
| 2.5 | Ovacik (Tunceli) 43 min ago · 7.0 km | 15 Nov 2026, 20:3915 Nov 20:39 17:39 UTC | 7.0 km | 1 km |