A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded near ALABAYIR-(VAN) on 29 October 2026, 20:06 Turkey time (17:06 UTC). The focal depth was about 3.5 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 (~10 km), Bitlis (~114 km), Hakkari (~115 km).
3 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | KARAAGAC-(VAN) | 30.10.2026 22:34 1 days ago | 23.0 km | 29 km |
| 3.3 | SOGANLI-AHLAT (BITLIS) | 30.10.2026 22:47 1 days ago | 5.0 km | 68 km |
| 1.2 | TUŞBA (VAN) | 31.10.2026 03:40 23 h ago | 7.0 km | 20 km |