Adana Province, Turkey —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday morning, November 9, 2026. The U.S. Geological Survey places the quake about 17 kilometers northwest of Imamoglu, in Adana Province, at a depth of about 10 kilometers. It hit at 6:28 AM Central Time, which was 3:28 PM local time in Turkey.

Impacts:

The USGS has not issued a tsunami warning for this quake, and no damage reports had come in yet when this story was written. Shaking from a quake of this size is usually felt near the epicenter and can rattle dishes and windows. The USGS continues to review incoming reports from the area.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall. Check for gas leaks, broken glass, and other hazards before moving around, and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 9, 2026.