M3.1 earthquake: Mutki, Bitlis
According to AFAD, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck near Mutki, Bitlis on October 13, 2026. It was recorded at 07:43 PM GMT+3 at a depth of 11 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by AFAD.
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Magnitude
M3.1
ML · Minor
Depth
11 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
04:43:18 PM
October 13, 2026
Local time
07:43 PM
October 13, 2026 · GMT+3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 24 km from Muş.
- Muş · 24 km S
- Bitlis · 48 km W
- Tatvan · 59 km W
- Siirt · 73 km NW
- Batman · 83 km NE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M1.6.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 7.0 km | Korkut (Muş) | 36 km | AFAD |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 21 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.6 earthquake on June 6, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 13, 2026 earthquake near Mutki, Bitlis?
The earthquake occurred near Mutki, Bitlis at 38.547° N, 41.603° E, at a depth of 11 km. The nearest town was Muş, about 24 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Mutki, Bitlis?
AFAD reported a magnitude of ML 3.1 (minor). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Mutki, Bitlis?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M1.6.