Latest earthquakes near Aydın, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aydın, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aydın? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aydın (also known as Επαρχία Αϊδινίου), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Aydın Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aydın. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aydın and elsewhere.
Dec 22, 2024 10:09PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea 131km from Irákleion (Greece).
Aydın Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 830 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aydın, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aydın roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aydın in 2020. A total of 162 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aydın that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aydın in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aydın 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 | 771 | 92.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 6.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aydın
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aydın occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 93 kilometers (58 mi) west of Aydın, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aydın in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 212 kilometers (132 mi) west of Aydın. It is the strongest earthquake near Aydın in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aydın, Türkiye 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 Aydın.
Earthquakes by city in Aydın
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aydın, Türkiye.
Use this regional Aydın earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Söke, Kuşadası, Didim, Çine and İncirliova.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aydın.
When was the last earthquake in Aydın, Türkiye?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Aydın on the night of January 21, 2025 at 02:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 62km north-northwest of Aydın at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aydın, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aydın, Türkiye?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Aydın on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 212km southwest of Aydın at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aydın since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aydın, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 830 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aydın. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
