A magnitude 1.2 earthquake was recorded near TUŞBA (VAN) on 31 October 2026, 03:40 Turkey time (00:40 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 1.2 and Kandilli Observatory 1.4.
Nearest provincial capitals: Van (~29 km), Bitlis (~110 km), Ağrı (~111 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version