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M1.8 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Tuşba, Van (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 00:41:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 00:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Tuşba, Van (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 00:41:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Van
City
Tuşba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.69400, 43.04470
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
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    Distance: 244 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia

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