Latest earthquakes near Ardahan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ardahan, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ardahan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ardahan (also known as Արդահան), it will show up within minutes.
Ardahan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ardahan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ardahan roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ardahan in 2022. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ardahan that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ardahan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ardahan 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 | 205 | 95.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 4.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ardahan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ardahan occurred on Jun 14, 2020 17:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) south-west of Ardahan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ardahan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Ardahan. It is the strongest earthquake near Ardahan 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 Ardahan 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 Ardahan.
Nearest earthquakes from Ardahan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ardahan. 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 Ardahan.
When was the last earthquake in Ardahan?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ardahan on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 09:47 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 293km southwest of Ardahan at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ardahan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ardahan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ardahan on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 295km west-southwest of Ardahan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ardahan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ardahan?
In the past 10 years, 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ardahan. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
