1.9MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 1.9 Earthquake in Van, Turkey

12 October 2026, 01:26 · 20 days ago
Estimated intensity: I · Micro / weak
LocationGUVENCLI-(VAN)
Magnitude1.9
Depth3.3 km
Coordinates38.7307, 43.3122
ProvinceVan

A magnitude 1.9 earthquake was recorded near GUVENCLI-(VAN) on 12 October 2026, 01:26 Turkey time (22:26 UTC). The focal depth was about 3.3 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 (~27 km), Bitlis (~111 km), Ağrı (~112 km).

4 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.

Turkish version

Aftershocks and later earthquakes (100 km, 3 days)

MagnitudeLocationTime (Turkey)DepthDistance
2.0YAYKILIC-CALDIRAN (VAN)12.10.2026 19:17 19 days ago3.0 km70 km
1.6YEMLICE-(VAN)14.10.2026 00:16 18 days ago7.8 km12 km
2.6COLPAN-(VAN)14.10.2026 11:37 17 days ago22.4 km29 km
2.3COLPAN-(VAN)14.10.2026 23:46 17 days ago5.0 km27 km