A magnitude 1.8 earthquake was recorded near VAN GÖLÜ - [17.74 KM] TUŞBA (VAN) on 6 November 2026, 17:57 Turkey time (14:57 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 1.8 and Kandilli Observatory 2.0.
Nearest provincial capitals: Van (~37 km), Bitlis (~81 km), Siirt (~120 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version