Earthquake M 1.9 in the area of Arpaçay (Kars), 26 October 2026, 17:53 UTC
Recorded 22 h ago. Updated 17:52.
- Magnitude
- ML 1.9
- Time (UTC)
- 17:53:38
- Depth
- 14 km
- Coordinates
- 40.964 N 43.095 E
- Source
- AFAD
- Last revision
- 17:52
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
Summary from the source data
An earthquake of magnitude 1.9 was recorded at a depth of 14 km, near Arpaçay (Kars), on 26/10 at 17:53 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). It is the strongest quake in the area in the last 30 days. The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 14 km.
Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.
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