A magnitude 1.7 earthquake was recorded near ÇALDIRAN (VAN) on 9 November 2026, 23:14 Turkey time (20:14 UTC). The focal depth was about 7.9 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 (~90 km), Iğdır (~98 km), Ağrı (~120 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version