A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded near UGURLU-BASKALE (VAN) on 27 October 2026, 23:13 Turkey time (20:13 UTC). The focal depth was about 5.0 km (very shallow).
This is a micro earthquake that is usually not felt. The estimated intensity at the epicentre is III (Light / felt).
Nearest provincial capitals: Van (~78 km), Hakkari (~80 km), Şırnak (~171 km).
4 further earthquakes were recorded within 100 km afterwards.
Turkish version| Magnitude | Location | Time (Turkey) | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | DOLUTAS-SARAY (VAN) | 28.10.2026 06:35 3 days ago | 5.0 km | 45 km |
| 2.0 | KOSEBASI-(VAN) | 29.10.2026 07:38 2 days ago | 11.6 km | 69 km |
| 2.0 | ALABAYIR-(VAN) | 29.10.2026 20:06 2 days ago | 3.5 km | 81 km |
| 2.0 | KARAAGAC-(VAN) | 30.10.2026 22:34 1 days ago | 23.0 km | 92 km |