Latest earthquakes near Van today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Van, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Van? If an earthquake is happening right now near Van (also known as Վան), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Van Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Van. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Van and elsewhere.
Nov 13, 2023 05:58PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Khowy in Iran.
Oct 12, 2023 02:04PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Erciş in Türkiye.
Jun 26, 2023 09:41AM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning near Dihok in Iraq.
Jun 17, 2023 03:30PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Khowy in Iran.
Apr 7, 2023 11:29AM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake hit near Bingöl in Türkiye on Friday Morning.
Mar 24, 2023 06:16AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near Khowy in Iran on Friday Morning.
Van Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Van in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Van roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Van in 2023. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Van that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Van in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Van during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 279 | 92.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Van
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Van occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) east of Van, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Van in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 14:22, 89 kilometers (55 mi) east of Van. It is the strongest earthquake near Van in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Van in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Van.
Nearest earthquakes from Van
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Van. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Van.
When was the last earthquake in Van?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Van on the evening of December 1, 2023 at 23:36 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 37km north-northeast of Van at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Van in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Van?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Van on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 14:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 89km north-east of Van at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Van since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Van?
In the past 10 years, 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Van. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
