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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Tusba district of Van province in eastern Türkiye on Sunday evening, according to seismic data.
The tremor occurred at 22:17:30 local time, with its epicenter located in Tusba, one of Van's central districts. The moment magnitude scale measurement of 4.6 indicates a light to moderate earthquake that can be felt by people indoors and may cause minor shaking of objects.
Van province lies in one of Türkiye's most seismically active regions, positioned along the complex fault systems of eastern Anatolia where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge. The area experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location within the Alpine-Himalayan earthquake belt.
The province has experienced significant earthquakes throughout its history. The region's geological position makes it particularly vulnerable to seismic events, with fault lines running through and near the province creating ongoing tectonic stress.
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