A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near ÇATAK (VAN) on 4 November 2026, 02:33 Turkey time (23:33 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.1 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 (~65 km), Şırnak (~70 km), Hakkari (~81 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version