A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near VARTO (MUŞ) on 6 November 2026, 15:42 Turkey time (12:42 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).
Nearest provincial capitals: Muş (~51 km), Erzurum (~80 km), Bingöl (~84 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version