A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded near KHOY, WEST AZARBAİJAN (İRAN) - [44.07 KM] BAŞKALE (VAN) on 5 November 2026, 02:50 Turkey time (23:50 UTC). The focal depth was about 6.7 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 (~126 km), Hakkari (~148 km), Iğdır (~161 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version