The earthquake occurred at around 00:58 a.m., with its epicenter at a latitude of 38.9011 degrees north and a longitude of 43.4876 degrees east, and at a depth of 9.20 km.
The earthquake was felt in the nearby provinces, including Hakkari, Bitlis, Ağrı, Muş and Siirt.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.