Latest earthquakes near Aydın 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, it will show up within minutes.
Aydın Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 824 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aydın in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 82 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 2017. A total of 161 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aydın that year. The strongest had a 6.6 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 | 764 | 92.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 6.92% |
| 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 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aydın 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Aydın
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aydın. 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 Aydın.
When was the last earthquake in Aydın?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Aydın on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 06:33 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 139km south of Aydın at a depth of 39km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aydın in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aydın?
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?
In the past 10 years, 824 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aydın. This averages to 82 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
