Latest earthquakes near Bingöl today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bingöl, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bingöl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bingöl, it will show up within minutes.
Bingöl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 584 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bingöl in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bingöl roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bingöl in 2023. A total of 321 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bingöl that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bingöl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bingöl 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 | 542 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 6.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bingöl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bingöl occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-southwest of Bingöl, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bingöl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 138 kilometers (86 mi) west-southwest of Bingöl. It is the strongest earthquake near Bingöl 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 Bingöl 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 Bingöl.
Nearest earthquakes from Bingöl
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bingöl. 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 Bingöl.
When was the last earthquake in Bingöl?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bingöl on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 12:42 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-southwest of Bingöl at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bingöl in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bingöl?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bingöl on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 138km northwest of Bingöl at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bingöl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bingöl?
In the past 10 years, 584 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bingöl. This averages to 58 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
