An unprecedented cluster of moderate‑size earthquakes rattled Turkey on the night of 7 November 2026. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute released near‑real‑time data showing at least eight tremors of magnitude 5.0 or higher across the country within a three‑hour window.

According to AFAD, the first event was recorded at 00:02 local time (UTC+3) near Yeşilyurt in Malatya Province, registering a magnitude 5.1 at a depth of just 1.0 km. This was quickly followed by a 5.2‑magnitude quake at 00:14 near Kemah, Erzincan, and a similar 5.2 magnitude at 00:16 in Tekman, Erzurum. Both of those shocks were extremely shallow – 1.5 km and 1.4 km respectively – which typically translates into stronger surface shaking.

The most powerful tremor of the night occurred at 01:24 in the Akdeniz region, reaching magnitude 5.4 at a depth of 13.4 km. A second 5.3‑magnitude quake struck Sarayköy, Denizli, at 01:52, at a depth of 11.3 km. In the western part of the country, Kozan in Adana Province experienced a magnitude 5.2 event at 00:42, while Simav in Kütahya Province recorded another 5.2 shock at 00:19, both with depths below 2 km.

Kandilli’s independent list confirmed several of the same events and added a few more marginally felt tremors, including a magnitude 5.1 quake off the coast of the Aegean Sea near Çanakkale at 16:31 on 6 November, and a 5.0‑magnitude offshore shock in the Mediterranean near the Greek island of Girit on the same day. The institute also reported a cross‑border event near Zakho, Duhok (Iraq), located roughly 16 km from Silopi, Şırnak, at 23:59 on 6 November, registering magnitude 5.0 at a depth of 1.5 km.

So far, local authorities have reported no injuries or major damage from the November 7 quakes. Emergency services remain on standby, and the government urges residents in the affected provinces to follow standard safety procedures: stay away from unstable structures, keep emergency kits ready, and await further instructions from municipal officials.

The spate of shallow earthquakes highlights Turkey’s position on the highly active East Anatolian Fault system. Seismologists stress that even moderate‑magnitude events can cause significant shaking when they occur at shallow depths, especially in densely populated areas. Continuous monitoring by AFAD and Kandilli is essential for early warning and rapid response.

For full details on the seismic activity, see the official AFAD list (https://www.afad.gov.tr) and Kandilli Observatory’s bulletin (https://www.koeri.boun.edu.tr). The original NTV Haber report was published at 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-07-kasim-2026-1749731.