Turkey – Bitlis

This page summarizes earthquakes in Bitlis (Turkey). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.5 earthquake near Kaşak on 2026-08-10 21:27:51 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Bitlis

Bitlis Province is a province of eastern Turkey, located to the west of Lake Van. It takes its name from the central city, Bitlis. Its area is 8,294 km2, and its population is 353,988 (2022). The province was part of Moxoene of the Kingdom of Armenia.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
7
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.1
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.54
Avg depth (last 30 days)
9 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Bitlis recorded 32 earthquakes within Turkey. The average magnitude was M1.78. The strongest event reached M4.1.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #46 within Turkey.

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Bitlis (last 30 days)