ISTANBUL, 2 November 2026 – The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute reported a series of seismic events across Turkey on Saturday night, the most significant being a 5.1‑magnitude earthquake that struck offshore Datça in Muğla province at 19:49 local time. The quake’s epicenter was recorded at latitude 34.532 N, longitude 26.553 E, at a shallow depth of 9.07 km.

The Datça tremor was the strongest seismic event in Turkey on that day and was felt in nearby coastal towns, though authorities said no immediate damage or casualties had been reported. AFAD’s real‑time earthquake list confirmed the magnitude and depth, and the institute’s website posted the data shortly after the event.

Following the Datça shock, AFAD logged a total of 31 separate earthquakes across the country between 14:00 and 23:30 local time. The most notable aftershocks included:

* A 4.20‑magnitude quake near Sumbas, Osmaniye at 20:58, depth 4.20 km.
* A 4.90‑magnitude offshore event near the Greek island of Crete (Girit Adası) at 22:49, depth 18.56 km, reported by the Kandilli Observatory.
* A 3.30‑magnitude quake near Marmaris, Muğla at 15:24, depth 23.30 km.

Other recorded tremors were of lower magnitude (1.0–2.8) and were scattered across provinces such as Ardahan, Kahramanmaraş, Balıkesir, Kars, Osmaniye, Yalova, Manisa, Bursa, Ankara, İzmir, Bolu, Adana and Kütahya. The majority of these events were shallow, with depths ranging from 0.9 km to 12 km, and did not generate significant ground motion.

Turkey sits on several active fault lines, making it one of the most seismically vulnerable countries in the world. The Turkish government regularly monitors seismic activity through AFAD’s network and the Kandilli Observatory, which together provide near‑real‑time data to emergency services and the public.

In a brief statement, AFAD emphasized that the agencies are closely observing the situation and stand ready to respond should any of the aftershocks cause damage. The Kandilli Observatory also reminded citizens that the risk of aftershocks remains elevated after a magnitude‑5 event, and urged people to follow safety guidelines.

No evacuation orders or school closures were issued in the immediate aftermath of the Datça earthquake. Residents in the affected coastal areas were advised to stay alert and report any structural damage to local authorities.

The series of tremors underscores the ongoing need for robust earthquake preparedness in Turkey. As the country continues to experience frequent seismic activity, officials stress the importance of building codes, public education and rapid response capabilities.

Source: NTV Haber (https://www.ntv.com.tr/turkiye/son-dakika-deprem-mi-oldu-az-once-deprem-nerede-oldu-istanbul-ankara-izmir-ve-il-il-afad-son-depremler-02-kasim-2026-1748963)