Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1521895 |
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| Event time | 2025-12-07 19:17:31 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-12-07 16:17:31 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-12-07 20:05:11 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 17.338 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey |
| Administration area | Van |
| Nearest settlement | Van |
| Distance | 26 km |
| Course | NE |
| Surface type | underground quake |