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Recent Bayburt Earthquake News
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Bayburt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 367 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bayburt in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bayburt roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bayburt in 2023. A total of 160 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bayburt that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bayburt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bayburt 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 340 | 92.64% |
Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.08% |
Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bayburt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bayburt occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of Bayburt, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bayburt in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 67 kilometers (42 mi) south-southwest of Bayburt. It is the strongest earthquake near Bayburt 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 Bayburt 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 Bayburt.
Nearest earthquakes from Bayburt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bayburt. 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 Bayburt.
When was the last earthquake in Bayburt?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayburt on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 23:03 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of Bayburt at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bayburt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bayburt?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayburt on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 67km southwest of Bayburt at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bayburt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bayburt?
In the past 10 years, 367 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bayburt. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.