A magnitude 1.2 earthquake was recorded near ÇATAK (VAN) on 3 November 2026, 23:40 Turkey time (20:40 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).
Nearest provincial capitals: Van (~63 km), Şırnak (~72 km), Hakkari (~81 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version