A magnitude 1.3 earthquake was recorded near VARTO (MUŞ) on 8 November 2026, 01:18 Turkey time (22:18 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.0 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is I (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 1.3 and Kandilli Observatory 1.1.
Nearest provincial capitals: Muş (~40 km), Erzurum (~92 km), Bitlis (~93 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version