Latest earthquakes near Artvin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Artvin, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Artvin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Artvin (also known as Արդվին), it will show up within minutes.
Artvin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Artvin in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Artvin roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Artvin in 2022. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Artvin 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 Artvin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Artvin 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 | 183 | 95.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.69% |
| 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 Artvin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Artvin occurred on Jun 14, 2020 17:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-southwest of Artvin, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Artvin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-southwest of Artvin. It is the strongest earthquake near Artvin 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 Artvin 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 Artvin.
Nearest earthquakes from Artvin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Artvin. 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 Artvin.
When was the last earthquake in Artvin?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Artvin on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 09:47 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south-southwest of Artvin at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Artvin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Artvin?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Artvin on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 236km southwest of Artvin at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Artvin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Artvin?
In the past 10 years, 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Artvin. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
