Latest earthquakes near Ağrı today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ağrı, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ağrı? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ağrı (also known as Աղրի), it will show up within minutes.
Ağrı Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ağrı in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ağrı roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ağrı in 2023. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ağrı that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ağrı in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ağrı during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 299 | 93.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ağrı
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ağrı occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) south-east of Ağrı, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ağrı in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-east of Ağrı. It is the strongest earthquake near Ağrı in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ağrı in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ağrı.
Nearest earthquakes from Ağrı
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ağrı. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ağrı.
When was the last earthquake in Ağrı?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ağrı on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 22:42 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 257km west of Ağrı at a depth of 19km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ağrı in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ağrı?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ağrı on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 296km west of Ağrı at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ağrı since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ağrı?
In the past 10 years, 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ağrı. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
