M3.2 Depth: 6.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Tuşba, Van (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 14:57:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 14:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Tuşba, Van (Turkey). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

6.9 km

UTC time

2026-06-27 14:57:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Turkey

State

Van

City

Tuşba

Village

Akçaören

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.71860, 43.50780

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.9 km

6.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 78 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Nemrut Dagi

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Ararat

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 209 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Aragats

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 216 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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