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Recent Amasya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Amasya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Amasya and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Amasya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amasya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Amasya roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Amasya in 2023. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Amasya that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amasya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Amasya 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 | 199 | 95.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Amasya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amasya occurred on Feb 6, 2023 15:02 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-southeast of Amasya, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amasya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Amasya. It is the strongest earthquake near Amasya 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 Amasya 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 Amasya.
Nearest earthquakes from Amasya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Amasya. 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 Amasya.
When was the last earthquake in Amasya?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Amasya on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 13:45 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southeast of Amasya at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amasya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amasya?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Amasya on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west of Amasya at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amasya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amasya?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amasya. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
