1.7MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake in Bitlis, Turkey

24 October 2026, 01:55 · 8 days ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationSARIDAL-TATVAN (BITLIS)
Magnitude1.7
Depth8.9 km
Coordinates38.2435, 42.5505
ProvinceBitlis

A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near SARIDAL-TATVAN (BITLIS) on 24 October 2026, 01:55 Turkey time (22:55 UTC). The focal depth was about 8.9 km (very shallow).

This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak).

Nearest provincial capitals: Bitlis (~42 km), Siirt (~64 km), Van (~77 km).

No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.

Turkish version