A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near TUŞBA (VAN) on 1 November 2026, 22:11 Turkey time (19:11 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 1.6 and Kandilli Observatory 1.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Van (~25 km), Bitlis (~101 km), Ağrı (~117 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version