13.04.2025 12:40
In the Tuşba district of Van, earthquakes measuring 3.2, 3.6, 4.1, and 3.2 occurred within an hour. While no negative incidents were reported during the earthquakes, the public experienced a brief moment of panic.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), according to the data from the General Directorate of Earthquake and Risk Reduction, Earthquake Department, an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred in the Tuşba district of Van at 11:58, followed by another earthquake of magnitude 3.2 at 11:59. The depth of the 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded as 4.42 kilometers, while the depth of the 3.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded as 4.87 kilometers.
7 EARTHQUAKES IN 1 HOUR
Meanwhile, a total of 7 earthquakes of various magnitudes occurred in Tuşba within 1 hour. An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 was recorded at 10:53, followed by 1.7 at 10:56, 2.4 at 11:01, 1.3 at 11:07, 3.6 at 11:39, 4.1 at 11:58, and 3.2 at 11:59.
CITY ON EDGE
No negative situation has been reported regarding the earthquake, but the public experienced a brief panic.