A magnitude 1.8 earthquake was recorded near GUVENCLI-(VAN) on 12 October 2026, 00:37 Turkey time (21:37 UTC). The focal depth was about 5.1 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 (~30 km), Ağrı (~110 km), Bitlis (~110 km).
5 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | GUVENCLI-(VAN) | 12.10.2026 01:26 20 days ago | 3.3 km | 2 km |
| 2.0 | YAYKILIC-CALDIRAN (VAN) | 12.10.2026 19:17 19 days ago | 3.0 km | 71 km |
| 1.6 | YEMLICE-(VAN) | 14.10.2026 00:16 18 days ago | 7.8 km | 13 km |
| 2.6 | COLPAN-(VAN) | 14.10.2026 11:37 17 days ago | 22.4 km | 29 km |
| 2.3 | COLPAN-(VAN) | 14.10.2026 23:46 17 days ago | 5.0 km | 26 km |