Latest earthquakes near Afyonkarahisar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Afyonkarahisar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Afyonkarahisar, it will show up within minutes.
Afyonkarahisar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Afyonkarahisar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Afyonkarahisar roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Afyonkarahisar in 2020. A total of 44 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Afyonkarahisar that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Afyonkarahisar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Afyonkarahisar 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 | 261 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Afyonkarahisar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Afyonkarahisar occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) north of Afyonkarahisar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Afyonkarahisar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 229 kilometers (142 mi) north of Afyonkarahisar. It is the strongest earthquake near Afyonkarahisar 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 Afyonkarahisar 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 Afyonkarahisar.
Nearest earthquakes from Afyonkarahisar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Afyonkarahisar. 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 Afyonkarahisar.
When was the last earthquake in Afyonkarahisar?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Afyonkarahisar on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 18:37 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 187km north-northeast of Afyonkarahisar at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Afyonkarahisar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Afyonkarahisar?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Afyonkarahisar on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-northwest of Afyonkarahisar at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Afyonkarahisar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Afyonkarahisar?
In the past 10 years, 283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Afyonkarahisar. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
