A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded near YAYKILIC-CALDIRAN (VAN) on 12 October 2026, 19:17 Turkey time (16:17 UTC). The focal depth was about 3.0 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is II (Micro / weak).
Nearest provincial capitals: Van (~81 km), Iğdır (~101 km), Ağrı (~116 km).
3 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | YEMLICE-(VAN) | 14.10.2026 00:16 18 days ago | 7.8 km | 60 km |
| 2.6 | COLPAN-(VAN) | 14.10.2026 11:37 17 days ago | 22.4 km | 44 km |
| 2.3 | COLPAN-(VAN) | 14.10.2026 23:46 17 days ago | 5.0 km | 45 km |