Earthquake M 1.6 in the area of Arpaçay (Kars), 26 October 2026, 18:59 UTC
Recorded 24 h ago. Updated 20:19.
- Magnitude
- ML 1.6
- Time (UTC)
- 18:59:31
- Depth
- 15 km
- Coordinates
- 40.948 N 43.095 E
- Source
- AFAD
- Last revision
- 20:19
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
Summary from the source data
An earthquake of magnitude 1.6 was recorded at a depth of 15 km, near Arpaçay (Kars), on 26/10 at 18:59 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
Within 50 km of the epicentre, 6 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.9). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 8 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 1.9). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 1.9). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 15 km.
Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.
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