A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded near ÇATAK (VAN) on 5 November 2026, 14:42 Turkey time (11:42 UTC). The focal depth was about 10.4 km (shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is III (Light / felt). AFAD reported magnitude 2.7 and Kandilli Observatory 2.8.
Nearest provincial capitals: Hakkari (~59 km), Van (~72 km), Şırnak (~73 km).
No significant aftershocks have been recorded within 100 km so far.
Turkish version