A magnitude 1.8 earthquake was recorded near VAN GOLU on 17 October 2026, 02:44 Turkey time (23:44 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 (~29 km), Bitlis (~86 km), Siirt (~123 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version