2.3MAGNITUDE

Magnitude 2.3 Earthquake in Van, Turkey

4 November 2026, 02:53 · 6 h ago
Estimated intensity: II · Micro / weak
LocationKHOY, WEST AZARBAİJAN (İRAN) - [16.35 KM] SARAY (VAN)
Magnitude2.3
AFAD 2.3 · Kandilli 2.3
Depth6.0 km
Coordinates38.5307, 44.4765
ProvinceVan

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded near KHOY, WEST AZARBAİJAN (İRAN) - [16.35 KM] SARAY (VAN) on 4 November 2026, 02:53 Turkey time (23:53 UTC). The focal depth was about 6.0 km (very shallow).

This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is II (Micro / weak). AFAD reported magnitude 2.3 and Kandilli Observatory 2.3.

Nearest provincial capitals: Van (~96 km), Hakkari (~124 km), Iğdır (~159 km).

No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.

Turkish version