M1.9
Depth:
18.0 km
M1.9 Earthquake near Tuşba, Van (Turkey)
About this earthquake
On February 15, 2026 at 08:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Tuşba, Van (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — deeper than 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Tenduruk Dagi
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Nemrut Dagi
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Ararat
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Aragats
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Vaiyots-Sar
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Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
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Stats (last 24h)
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737
Country (24h)
Turkey
70
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